Invest in Your Company’s Future
The days of posting a job and hoping the right candidate shows up are over. Businesses today face a staggering talent gap, but there is something that you can do about it.
Your future workforce is sitting in K–12 classrooms right now, ready to be inspired, trained, and connected to your industry. Yes, it’s a long-term investment, but it’s one proven to provide skilled talent for your organization far into the future.
Workplace Numbers are Bleak
But they don’t have to slow down your business.
69%
of employers are reporting difficulty in finding the talent they need
77%
of workers are disengaged, costing the global economy $8.9 trillion annually
87%
of companies worldwide are aware that they have (or will soon have) a skills gap
Build Your Own Talent Development Pipeline
Partnering with BEA allows your business to:
Post internships, job shadows, and mentorships in our opportunity marketplace
Meet young talent early and build long-term employee relationships
Reduce turnover by hiring aligned, local candidates
Strengthen your brand and impact in the community
By investing just a few hours a year, your company can grow a pipeline of skilled, motivated workers while giving back to the community.
How BEA Supports Businesses
Partnering with BEA gives your company a proactive solution.
By engaging with students early, you don’t just fill today’s roles—you grow tomorrow’s loyal workforce.
Investing even a few hours each year to mentor, host, or share your story creates measurable ROI in the form of stronger pipelines, reduced turnover, and a community that sees your business as a cornerstone for opportunity.
The ROI is measurable:
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83% of employers believe hiring candidates with CTE experience improves their bottom line
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Internship programs deliver some of the highest ROI among recruiting strategies
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Early engagement fosters loyalty and reduces recruitment costs long-term
What Business Owners Are Saying
“BEA does an incredible job of developing the future workforce by providing high-quality student learning and internship experiences. I love being able to develop mutually beneficial opportunities for [high school students] to enter the work world as well as to develop a pipeline of well-prepared employees/interns for my company and my clients.”
Karole Campbell, Madwoman Marketing
High-Impact Opportunities
99% of business partners we speak to say ‘Why wasn’t this available when I was younger?’
Businesses can get involved in multiple ways:
Mentorships: Share your experience and guide students
Job Shadows & Internships: Give students hands-on exposure
Career Story Recording: Donate 60 minutes to share your path and inspire thousands
Industry Panels & Classroom Presentations: Build awareness of your field
Each interaction transfers knowledge, strengthens your future workforce, and positions your company as a community leader.
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