Open your workplace doors to students, educators, and career seekers—give them a firsthand look at what work actually looks like inside your organization.
Time Required
Minimum Time: 90 Minutes
Maximum Time:
Employer-coordinated events may last 4-6 hours.
Raise the Bar-organized events last up to 2 hours per location.
School-requested tours may last up to 2 hours.
Professionals Requested
Raise the Bar suggests that tours include offices, production floors (if applicable), meeting rooms, and any other appropriate spaces (e.g., warehouse, transportation bays, etc.).
Raise the Bar also encourages professionals at all levels of their career to speak with visitors about their job, career journey, and expectations.
Number Needed
On average, Raise the Bar needs 20 employers across different industries to open their doors annually for workplace tours.
Audience
Generally, workplace tours are organized for high school and college students. Additional experiences may be organized for Hancock County’s educators.
Preparation and Follow-Up
Raise the Bar can help coordinate conversations and hands-on experiences while touring (if applicable). Preparation requires communicating internally, planning for safety, and organizing presenters.
Follow-up should include leaving contact information with the schools in case of student questions.
The Value
People need to see the workplace to picture themselves in it. Workplace tours build early familiarity and trust, making it more likely that future talent considers the employers who’ve opened their doors for an inside look.
Raise the Bar’s Workplace-Hosted Events
September 24, 2026
Career Expo Series
Supply Chain & Transportation
Register Students
October 28, 2026
Career Expo Series
Digital Technology
Register Students
November 19, 2026
Career Expo Series
Arts & Entertainment
Register Students
February 25, 2027
Career Expo Series
Healthcare
Register Students
March 18, 2027
Career Expo Series
Public Service & Safety
Register Students
June 2027
Summer Educator Experience
Findlay, OH
K-12 Educators Apply
Helpful Resources
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Career Expo Expectations
Understand the employer expectations when hosting teachers and students for Raise the Bar’s Career Expo.
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Career Expo Checklist
Employers can make sure they are ready to host students and teachers during Raise the Bar’s Career Expo using this checklist.
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Student Pre-Tour Worksheet
Students can prepare for each of the employer visits during a Career Expo using this worksheet.