I am interested in learning whether any agencies are currently partnering with local high schools as part of their recruitment and career-exposure efforts.
For agencies that have established these partnerships:
• What does your program look like (career academies, internships, classroom presentations, cadet programs, etc.)?
• Has the partnership been beneficial for recruitment?
• What challenges or negative experiences have you encountered, and how did you address them?
• Have you seen measurable improvements in recruitment, retention, or applicant quality as a result of the partnership?
• What advice would you give to agencies considering a similar program?
I appreciate any insights, lessons learned, or best practices you are willing to share.