Programs

Senior Program

Our Senior Workshops, which provide the resources and support you need to make the most of your education, will guide you in your career pursuits. Workshops include 2-hour, live, employer-delivered interactive sessions, as well as employer tours (where available) and business support for resume reviews and mock interviews.

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Diverse group of high school students at desks in a classroom setting

1. Building Your Career Foundation

  • Career decision-making
  • Career vs. job discussion
  • Understanding benefits
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Male African American high school student sitting at a table in a library

2. Building Your Communication Fundamentals

  • Verbal and non-verbal communication
  • The art of conversation
  • Professional written communication
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A male high school teacher leading a diverse class of high school students

3. Building Your Strengths Story

  • Gallup strengths review
  • Elevator pitch development
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A female high school teacher instructing a diverse group of high school students in a classroom setting

4. Building Your Professional Brand

  • Career branding
  • Professional basics
  • Social media considerations
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A male African American high school student and a female African American high school student sitting at a table in a library

5. Building Your Power Skills

  • Identifying and building stories for power skills
  • Developing strong communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills
  • Instilling a growth mindset, a strong work ethic, and professional readiness
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A diverse group of students having a discussion at a table in a library

6. Building Your Resume

  • Resume basics
  • Employer resume review
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Female corporate recruiter speaking with male high school student

7. Building Your Interview Skills

  • Interview workshop
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A female African American student sitting at a table in a library

8. Building Your Confidence for the Future

  • Mock interviews with employer partners
  • Interview day preparation
  • After the interview
    • –How to navigate offers, including multiple offers
    • –How best to communicate with potential employers
    • –How to be ready for the first day of work

Results

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A Proven Career Launch Pad

To date, more than 200 students have been hired by our partner companies immediately upon program completion. Many more students have leveraged the skills of their PartnerUp® experience to secure employment long after the program’s end.

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Why Participate in
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Testimonials

Program alumni
Testimonials

PartnerUp® exceeded my expectations! I was given a golden opportunity to learn about preparing for resumes and interviews, and to work at a company that cares about its employees.

Jessie J., PNC Teller

-Jessie J.

Teller

PartnerUp® was a huge part of where I am now. Building professionalism and proper etiquette and expanding my professional network have been instrumental to my success. I am very thankful for the opportunity.

School Counselor, Development Program Associate, Faith K.

-Faith K.

HR Development Program Associate

PartnerUp® helped me figure out the next steps to get where I needed to be. I learned a lot from the employers I interviewed with. The program helped set me up for success. I have my dream career!

PNC Branch Banker, Jayquan G.

-Jayquan G.

Branch Banker

Influence

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The Role of Educators

Educators play a critical role in the success of the PartnerUp® program. Their passion for challenging and inspiring their students helps drive greater engagement and participation. Educators will serve as the point of contact and coordinator of session scheduling and activity completion with the PartnerUp® team.

Testimonials

Educator
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Choosing a career path doesn’t necessarily mean college. PartnerUp® provides high school students with the skills and opportunities needed to enter the workforce with specific goals and plans.

Jennifer S., School Counselor

-Jennifer S.

School Counselor

PartnerUp® takes the time to invest and understand what challenges my school faces and ensures that we overcome them in order to participate.

College Career and Community Center Coordinator, Marietta M.

-Marietta M.

College Career & Community Center Coordinator

I like to think of PartnerUp® as a golden ticket for a specific group of motivated seniors to gain direct access into rewarding and entry-level positions that would not otherwise be accessible to most 18-year-olds.

College Career and Community Center Coordinator, Danielle C.

-Danielle C.

College Career & Community Center Coordinator

Impact

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Types of Entry-Level Positions

PartnerUp® will prepare you to take on a wide variety of career opportunities. These are just a few of the roles our participants have graduated into:

  • Apprentice Baker
  • Apprentice Meat Cutter
  • Construction/Laborer
  • Customer Call Center Representative
  • Customer Service and Support Representative
  • Environmental Services Associate
  • Food Services Associate
  • Junior Software Developer
  • Lockbox Associate
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Package Handler
  • Patient Access Coordinator
  • Patient Transporter
  • Pharmacy Assistant
  • Quality Assurance Analyst
  • Residential Installation & Service Technician
  • Retail Sales Associate
  • Technology Helpdesk
  • Teller
  • Warehouse Associate