Real World Learning in ParkwayWhen school is meaningful to students, they will be successful in school, life, and beyond.
Students learn best when they can see how their knowledge and skills connect to the world around them. Real-world learning gives students opportunities to explore authentic challenges, work alongside community and industry partners, and apply what they are learning in ways that matter.
You can help make these experiences possible. Whether you share your expertise, open your workplace to students, provide feedback on student work, mentor a student, or help students explore career possibilities, your involvement can make learning more relevant, engaging, and meaningful.
Together, we can help students answer an important question: “Why does this matter?”—while giving them the skills, experiences, and connections they need to thrive in college, career, and life.
Our students are ready to learn from the real world. We invite you to be part of their learning journey.
Real World Learning in Parkway
Help Prepare Parkway Students for the Real World
One-Time Engagements
Examples of one-time engagements:
- Speaker
- Participant on a panel discussion or career fair
- Hosting a job shadow
- Conducting a site tour
- Have another idea? Let us know!
Sustained Engagement
Examples of sustained engagements:
- Short-term project (4 - 10 weeks)
- Mentorship (4 to 5 short visits over the course of the year)
- Micro-internship (non-paid, for-credit, 10 - 12 weeks)
- Internship or job (paid, semester or longer)
- Have another idea? Let us know!