Supporting Our Students

The Experience Work Project (EWP) is a bridge between the business community and the local schools and colleges via an easy-to-use web-based platform that facilitates conversations and learning between business and education.

It is designed to help prepare high school and college students for the world of work through job shadows and internships.

A robust learning experience helps prepare students for the changing demands of a global and technology-driven economy and well prepared students are better employees.


 

Getting Involved

Join us

If you are a business

Contact Kristen Whitener (360) 770-9952 or the Mount Vernon Chamber to learn about how you can host a job shadow or participate in our speakers bureau.

If you are a student

Talk to your career center to learn about the learning opportunities through the EWP.

If you are an educator
Contact the Darlene Mindrum at 360-840-9780 to learn about how you can use the EWP to facilitate student learning and help make connections with the business community.

 

What We Offer

Job Shadows:

Student scheduled at work site with a specific individual (mentor) for 3-4 hours to observe. Involves an informational interview and brief employer evaluation

Paid Internship:

For qualifying students a paid internship provides part-time or full-time work for up to six weeks with a supervisor/mentor. In some cases the internship is paid for by WorkSource.

Speakers Bureau:

Speaking in primary or secondary schools as requested at agreed upon time

Unpaid Internship:

Full-time work that provides on-the-job training and supervision/mentor. Period of employment as agreed upon but is usually no less than two weeks.