Schools thrive with strong community partnerships. That’s why YouthFriends has been connecting caring adult volunteers with kids in schools for more than 14 years. And because the needs of K-12 education are constantly evolving, YouthFriends created UpLink, a one-stop hub that connects the workplace with the classroom to engage, excite and inspire students about careers in math, engineering, technology, science and business. The pilot program ran from 2007-2009.

There were several ways to get involved:

• Mentor or e-mentor students in schools
• Offer student field trips/workplace explorations
• Participate in the Classroom Speakers program
• Hire a student intern through StepUp! Student Internships
• Hire a teacher extern through TeacherTech Externships

More information on TeacherTech.

More information on StepUp! Student Internships.