Educators
Guide Your Students Towards Successful Careers Through Real-world Experiences
Ignite a Bright Future for Your Students
Equip students with real-world skills and confidence.
As an Educator, you play a crucial role in shaping the future of your students. IgnitingTalent is here to support you in that mission by providing hands-on micro-internships that help students explore diverse career paths and build hard and soft skills for the future.
Our program seamlessly integrates with your existing frameworks, enhancing your efforts to prepare students for life after high school - whether students are college bound or starting their career. Together, we can empower students to discover their passions, make informed decisions, and embark on successful career journeys.
Aligning Education with Real-World Experience
Enhance career readiness and meet graduation requirements.
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Career Readiness
IgnitingTalent offers hands-on micro-internships that align with students' career interests, developing the skills needed to meet career readiness benchmarks.
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Graduation Requirements
Our program allows students to complete micro-internships, applying classroom knowledge in real-world settings and fulfilling academic graduation requirements.
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Skill Development
IgnitingTalent helps students build essential skills like communication, time management, self-advocacy, and teamwork through real-world experiences, supporting both academic and career success.
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Post-Graduation Planning
We provide a structured pathway for students to explore careers and make informed post-graduation decisions.
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Collaborative Learning
Our micro-internships encourage teamwork and collaborative learning, reinforcing what’s learned in school and easing the transition to the professional world.
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Community and Business Engagement:
IgnitingTalent connects students with local businesses, enhancing community engagement and offering students valuable networking opportunities that integrate with their academic graduation goals.
How It Works
Identify
Educators identify students who are uncertain about their post-graduation plans. IgnitingTalent offers career exploration tailored to students on both college and non-college tracks.
Develop
After students are identified, IgnitingTalent develops a personalized learning plan aligned with their career interests. IgnitingTalent manages the internship process, easing the oversight burden on Educators and businesses.
Facilitate
During the internship, IgnitingTalent facilitates ongoing coaching and mentoring to help students explore career options and develop a post-high school plan. We integrate the program seamlessly into your school’s framework.
Our Partners
See What Other Educators Are Saying
Hear real experiences from schools benefiting from partnering with IgnitingTalent.
"Students are enriched in authentic learning opportunities while working on many of the soft skills they will need to succeed after graduation. I cannot say enough nice things about Igniting Talent."
"The IgnitingTalent staff knows what our expectations are, and I haven’t had to change any of that to make this work for us."
"The opportunities are something that you don’t get through a regular internship program."
Resources and Support for Educators
See how IgnitingTalent supports you and your students’ success.
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Comprehensive Training Materials
IgnitingTalent provides overviews, an introductory video, and one-on-one video meetings to help Educators understand the program and best practices, ensuring confidence and preparedness.
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Ongoing Support and Consultation
The entire IgnitingTalent team offers continuous support, including one-on-one consultations and advice, helping Educators at every stage from setup to completion.
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Collaboration Opportunities
IgnitingTalent facilitates collaboration between Educators and local businesses (Career Launchers), enhancing students’ professional networks and learning opportunities.
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Feedback and Evaluation Tools
We provide tools for collecting and evaluating feedback from students and Career Launchers, helping to track progress and assess the internship’s impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we identify students who would benefit most from IgnitingTalent’s program?
We recommend identifying students who are unsure about their post-graduation plans. Our program is ideal for students seeking hands-on experience and guidance in making informed career choices.
Can IgnitingTalent internships count towards our students' graduation requirements?
Yes, IgnitingTalent's micro-internships can be structured to meet specific graduation requirements, such as Capstone projects or career exploration credits, depending on your school's guidelines.
What role do I play in the IgnitingTalent process as an Educator?
As an Educator, your role is crucial. You’ll help identify suitable students, provide them with information about IgnitingTalent and refer them to the IgnitingTalent team. We’ll provide you with the resources and support needed to ensure the program's success.
Do you only accept students at certain times of year?
We typically receive student referrals in Fall for students who will complete their IgnitingTalent micro-internships in the Spring, and we accept students in the Spring who will complete their micro-internships in early summer.
How many students do you accept from any given school?
At this time, we accept between one to five students per school.
How much time will I need to spend working with IgnitingTalent?
We look at this as a partnership. The initial call with IgnitingTalent to learn about our processes and discuss your school programs is about an hour. The discussion helps determine if we are a good match for your school. After student selection, you will participate in the one-hour kick-off call we have with all students selected for the program. IgnitingTalent then takes it from there. We will give you regular updates on your students’ progress. If a student is not submitting required documents on time, we will contact you to ask you to follow-up with the student. Aside from the two calls and any follow-up needed, we may call to ask for your feedback as we continue to grow and evolve.