Employer BenefitsWhy offer work-based learning opportunities?
Discover and nurture rising young talent
Work-based learning offers businesses the unique opportunity to scout and train students, creating a talent pool of potential future employees.
Opportunity for employers to promote their business
Participation allows businesses to contribute to the development of the future workforce, helping students understand their business and promote their industry in a hands-on way.
Strengthen community and the future workforce
Businesses not only create a talent pipeline, but contribute to local community development and the economy. It’s a win-win for businesses and the community!
Participating companies
Over 160 companies—and counting—are already part of New Hampshire’s Student Work-Based Learning program! These forward-thinking organizations are creating valuable experiences for students through internships, paid summer jobs, informational interviews, job shadows, and 20+ other career-focused activities.
And the impact goes beyond the classroom. Participating companies are already seeing real benefits—from reduced recruitment and training costs to building a stronger local talent pipeline. They're playing a key role in shaping New Hampshire’s workforce and helping more students stay, work, and thrive in the Granite State.
Want to be part of the network? It’s completely free to join. Click here to connect with future talent and help shape the next generation of New Hampshire’s workforce!
Thank you to...
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900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria A Place to Grow Alphabits Learning Center American Steel Fabricators AMS-OSRAM Appalachian Mountain Club (NH) Appleseeds Day School Arcomm Communications aSuggestion Auto City Collision Repair Center AV Homecare Bank of America Bank of New Hampshire Barton Associates Bearcamp Valley School and Children's Center Beau-Trusses Bellwether Community Credit Union Best Door & Lock Biomade Bow Preschool Branch Hill Farm Brightstar Care (Bedford, NH) Capitol Center for the Arts Capitol Copy Call Catholic Charities Cedarcrest Center Center for Life Management Centrus Digital Christie Brown Agency City Experiences City of Concord City Year AmeriCorps Clarion Inn Coed Sportswear Common Man Community Action Partners Strafford Community Partners of Strafford County Conneston Construction, Inc Constellations Behavioral Services Cornerstone VNA Cornucopia Project Cotillion Bureau Court Street Veterinary Hospital Covenant Living of Keene Health Center Crane Currency Cranmore Mountain Resort CVS Health (Boston) Dante's Bistro Bar & Grill Dartmouth-Hitchcock Workforce Readiness Institute Dogs on Depot/Woof Wagon Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program & T.E.A.C.H East Side Learning Center Easterseals NH Electronic Imaging Materials |
Ellie & Piper Esler Companies EZ-Crete FedEx Distribution Filtrine Manufacturing Company Frederick's Pastries Genesis HealthCare Global Partners LP Goffstown Department of Public Works Golden View Graphicast Grappone Ford Greater Nashua Mental Health Grover Gaming Hannaford Hilltop33 Innoivarre International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Intervala Hannaford J. R. Heald Builders, LLC Jack’s Crackers, LLC JAM Jeff Daigle Plumbing & Heating Job Center Joyful Noise Kodely Krow Inc L3Harris Langley Construction LDI Solutions LLC Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA Let Go Your Mind STEM Programs Liberty Electric Little Angels Service Dogs Little Apples Londonderry NH School District Maine Drilling & Blasting Maine School Administrative District 72 Manchester Animal Shelter Manchester Proud MaxT Makerspace MeetingHouse Restaurant Merchants Fleet Micah Studios Employers Midway Collision Monadnock Paper Mill Nashua Habitat for Humanity Nerdy Turnip New England Models Group New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc Next Phase Medical Devices NH Moving & Storage NH State Police NH State Police - Marine Patrol Northern Lantern Northland Forest |
Omega Filters Ooo La La Creative Cakes Pelham Plastics Pellettieri Associates Pennichuck Waterworks Pike Industries PMI Greenrock Primary Bank Progressive Esthetics, LLC Reed Optical Reliable Insurance Solutions Remillard Home Repair Retail NH ReVision Energy Right at Home Rivermead Riverstone RMON Networks Rochester Child Care Center Rochester Recreation & Arena S. W. Cole Engineering Salon Vinlie LLC Sassy Biscuit Co Seacoast Learning Center SEE Science Center SH Wentworth Library Silverstone Living Ski New Hampshire Smooth Painting and Remodeling So Clean Southern New Hampshire Services Spaulding Composites Staples State Farm State NH AmeriCorps Office Stellar Health Group Sullivan Tire Summit Packaging Systems Tecomet Terex The Courtney Daniel Brand The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester The Potter’s House Bakery The Pub at the Temperance Tavern Tires Too Town of Rye United Rentals Upper Valley Produce UPS White River Junction Velcro Visiting Angels Welch Fluorocarbon Inc Whitney Brothers Windham Terrace World of Discovery Learning YMCA Concord |
Ready to get started?
We’re inviting businesses across New Hampshire to join Xello's Work-Based Learning network. As a part of the network, you will:
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Discover and develop young talent that could become future employees.
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Enhance its presence in the community while supporting local economic growth.
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Gain fresh perspectives and innovative ideas from eager students.
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Receive comprehensive guidance and support for a smooth and seamless process.
Connect today
Reach out to our team to create a work-based learning program that fits your business goals or to share your existing opportunities with students through Xello!
Frequently Asked Questions
What can high school students contribute to my business?
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High school students can bring fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to your workplace. Often tech-savvy and quick learners, these students are eager to make a meaningful contribution.
Hiring high school students is also an investment in your company's future. Engaging them early increases job commitment and engagement, which often leads to higher employee retention rates and fewer vacant positions over time. The training they receive during their initial role can also lower future training costs when they transition to full-time employment. High school students don't just fill a role; they offer a way to cultivate talent, enhance productivity, and bolster long-term business outcomes.
Hiring high school students is also an investment in your company's future. Engaging them early increases job commitment and engagement, which often leads to higher employee retention rates and fewer vacant positions over time. The training they receive during their initial role can also lower future training costs when they transition to full-time employment. High school students don't just fill a role; they offer a way to cultivate talent, enhance productivity, and bolster long-term business outcomes.
What type of support is available for businesses hosting high school students?
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Businesses are not alone in hosting high school students for work-based learning opportunities. Schools and intermediaries often offer extensive support, ranging from developing job descriptions tailored for high school interns to handling logistical issues. They can also provide training sessions for mentors and supervisors within your company to help guide the students effectively. Some intermediaries even serve as a single point of contact if you're coordinating with multiple educational institutions, streamlining the process and saving you valuable time.
How does the work-based learning program address liability and insurance matters?
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As an employer, your liability for high school interns is generally the same as for any other employees. Most high school interns can be covered under your existing workers' compensation policies. To further minimize risk, you can require students and their families to sign waivers or hold-harmless agreements. In some instances, school insurance policies or intermediary organizations may also provide additional coverage for students during their internships. However, it is always recommended to consult with your insurance carrier and legal counsel for specific advice tailored to your situation.