Workplace Tours, Pittsburgh Regional Compact



	Classroom Speakers Workplace Tours Job Shadowing Career Mentoring Work Readiness Training Educators in the Workplace Graduation Project Advisors Internships Workplace Tours What is it? Workplace tours bring groups of students to tour a business and met a wide range of employees. Students learn about the business’s day-to-day operations, the different types of jobs available and the requirements for careers with the business. What needs to be accomplished? Employers should develop guidelines for tours that highlight important aspects of the company and provide students with a comprehensive and interesting tour experience. Schools should prepare students for the expected behaviors at the business they are touring. What is the benefit? Students are able to experience a broad range of career options and get a sense of the type of career they might like to pursue. Students also get an overview of what a workplace is like: what are the dress and behavior expectations, what kind of people work there and what is the energy level at the workplace? In addition, the business gains exposure with students who will be the future workforce. Download the employer activity guide for Workplace Tours (PDF file)
The Pittsburgh Regional Compact is an employer-driven initiative collaboratively sponsored by the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, business leaders, educators, students, educational institutions and workforce development organizations across the 10-county Pittsburgh region.