For Employers & Industry Partners

Inspire WI partners with businesses across Wisconsin to build a strong, sustainable talent pipeline, starting with students. Whether you're an existing partner or considering how your company can get involved, this is your one-stop hub to see the impact of your partnership and explore new opportunities to inspire the next generation of workers.

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Why Partner with Inspire WI?

Workforce development starts with awareness. Students can't dream of what they don't know exists. Inspire WI connects you directly with students, educators, and communities through dynamic, hands-on experiences that spotlight your industry, your people, and your impact.

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What You Can Do as a Partner

Inspire WI helps make employer engagement simple, impactful, and scalable. Here are just a few ways your business can get involved:

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Industry Immersion

Showcase your business and connect with future talent through hands-on, interactive experiences. Industry Immersions let students explore your workplace, learn about high-demand careers, and build skills through rotations and activities tailored to your company.

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Company Showcases

Host student groups to learn about company culture, operations, and roles available in the workforce. Students engage with employees, ask questions, and gain inspiration for their future paths.

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Guest Speaker Opportunities

Workplace leaders visit classrooms, either in person or virtually, to educate students about their professions and help them make connections between what they’re learning in school and how it applies in the workplace. These engaging conversations inspire students, showcase your organization, and highlight  career pathways in your industry.

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Mock Interview Opportunities

Volunteer to conduct practice interviews with students and provide constructive feedback, helping them build confidence, improve communication skills, and better prepare for future job opportunities. Whenever possible, students are matched with employers in their career pathway to make the mock interview experience more relevant and relatable.

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Menu of Services

Want to see all the ways your business can engage with students, educators, and the future workforce? From one-time events to year-round partnerships, our service menu outlines every opportunity available through Inspire WI, with clear details on time commitments, deliverables, and outcomes.

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Unlock Your Businesses Potential with Our Comprehensive Support

Pre-Event Support

Before the event, our team works with you to align your goals and create a customized plan that fits your needs. We handle all promotion to targeted student and educator audiences, design an event flyer that showcases your business, feature the event on our website, and manage registration and participant communication from start to finish.

Event Day Support

On event day, Inspire WI staff welcomes participants, handles check-in, provides name tags and seating if needed, facilitates the entire experience, and distributes handouts and action steps to students to ensure lasting value.

Post-Event Support

After the event, we gather participant feedback, create a summary of highlights and impact, share photos on social media, and send you a registration report for impact metrics. You’ll also have the opportunity to send a follow-up message to attendees through us to continue building relationships and brand awareness.

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Ready to connect with students and grow your talent pipeline? Whether you're exploring options or planning your next event, our team is here to help you make it happen.

Build your brand. Grow your workforce. Inspire the future.

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Proven Success

School - Business Partnerships

Inspire WI bridges the gap between education and industry by delivering meaningful, results-driven experiences that connect students to real-world careers. Our growing network of partners and schools is making a measurable impact across our region of Wisconsin.

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What Are Other Companies Saying About Inspire WI?

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Pierce Testimonial
Waupun Utilities Testimonial
I was impressed with the students that attended the event...they were attentive, asked good questions and participated in activities. It was a pleasure to share industry knowledge with them. I would be happy to host this event again!
Denise Botz, Century 21 Affiliated
We love working with Inspire!  Their event coordination support makes events effortless to communicate to students and teachers.  They help us keep an eye on student interest trends and approach us with ideas of how we as an employer can help.
Jessica Utecht, Pierce Manufacturing

The Inspire WI team was fantastic to collaborate with throughout the planning and coordination of our YA Showcase Event. They created a great event flyer, and was incredibly helpful with both promotion and managing the registration process....

Jen Benson, Waupun Utilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Inspire Wisconsin (Inspire WI) is a nonprofit organization that connects students with local businesses, and career experiences. We partner with schools and employers to help students explore career pathways, build skills, and prepare for their futures while giving companies a way to inspire and engage the next generation of talent.

Inspire WI focuses on career awareness and early exploration through experiences like mock interviews, job shadows, and industry tours—often before a student is ready for Youth Apprenticeship. YA is a more in-depth, work-based learning program where students are employed and earn credit toward graduation while gaining hands-on experience in a specific career field.

Reach out to us today to get connected! Your business can be matched with events that align with your industry and goals. Inspire WI is a workforce development solution designed to help you increase awareness of career opportunities, build a talent pipeline, provide mentorship and hands-on learning, support local schools, and grow your brand recognition with the next generation of talent.

Becoming a sponsor is simple! You can review our sponsorship opportunities and complete the interest form on our website. Once submitted, a member of our team will connect with you to answer questions and guide you through the next steps.

Each sponsorship level includes benefits such as brand visibility on Inspire WI platforms, recognition at events, and opportunities to directly connect with students through tours, career fairs, and other experiences. Specific inclusions vary by level, for example, higher levels often feature enhanced marketing exposure, event sponsorship opportunities, and tailored engagement with schools. Message us today to get our complete sponsorship packet for opportunities!

Students engage with Inspire WI regularly throughout the school year. Thousands of high school students across our partner districts use the platform to explore career pathways, register for events, and participate in hands-on experiences. Activity peaks during event seasons such as career fairs, company tours, and Youth Apprenticeship showcases.

Inspire WI partners with a growing list of school districts across the state. Member districts gain access to career-based learning experiences, employer connections, and resources for students. 

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Employer Resources

Discover tools, guides, and best practices to help your business get the most out of Inspire WI—from preparing for student events to showcasing career opportunities and building lasting connections with local schools.

Host an Event

Submit a request to bring students onsite for a tour, job shadow, or hands-on experience. Hosting an event is a powerful way to showcase your workplace and inspire future talent.

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Provide a Career Chat

Share your career story and insights with students through a short classroom presentation or virtual session. Career Chats help students see real-world pathways and connect learning to life.

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Submit a Job to the Job Board

Post open positions and internship opportunities to the Inspire WI Job Board so students and educators can explore real career options with your company.

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Career Mentor Training

Access training to become an Inspire WI Career Mentor. Learn how to effectively support and guide students online, answering career questions and offering insights into your field.

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