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 260 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 A.J. LeBlanc Heating Inc. Advantage Signs Agility Manufacturing Inc. Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Alphabits Learning Center American Steel Fabricators AMETEK AMS-OSRAM Appalachian Mountain Club (NH) Appleseeds Day School ApprenticeshipNH Arcomm Communications ARMI | BioFabUSA Ascentria Care Alliance Aspire Living & Learning Association of Fundraising Professionals - Northern New England Chapter (AFP-NNE) aSuggestion AV Homecare Aviation Museum of New Hampshire BAE Systems Balance Mental Health Bank of America Bank of New Hampshire Barton Associates Bearcamp Valley School and Children's Center Bellwether Community Credit Union Best Door & Lock Biomade Bow Preschool Branch Hill Farm Brightstar Care (Bedford, NH) Bring Back the Trades Brookford Farm Capital Area Public Health Network Capitol Center for the Arts Capitol Copy Casella Waste Systems Inc. Catholic Charities Cedarcrest Center Center for Life Management Centrus Digital Christie Brown Agency City Experiences City of Concord City of Nashua City Year AmeriCorps Clarion Inn Clark's Bears Code/Art - Inspiring Girls to Code Coed Sportswear College for Social Innovation Common Man Community Action Partners Strafford Community Bridges Community Partners of Strafford County Concord Hospital Concord Hospital Trust ConcordTV - Concord's Community Media Center Congressional App Challenge Conneston Construction, Inc Constellations Behavioral Services Cornerstone VNA Corning Cornucopia Project Cotillion Bureau Court Street Veterinary Hospital Covenant Living of Keene Health Center Crane Currency Cranmore Mountain Resort Crispin's House - Coalition for Youth CVS Health (Boston) Dante's Bistro Bar & Grill Dartmouth Dartmouth Health Center for Career Development Dartmouth Health Children’s Events DL Photos 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 Frisbie Memorial Hospital |
Fulcrum Genesis HealthCare Girls Who Code Global Partners LP Goffstown Department of Public Works Golden View Granite Edvance Granite State Railway Granite United Way Graphicast Grappone Ford Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Greater Monadnock Collaborative - Regional Chamber of Commerce Greater Nashua Mental Health Grover Gaming Hannaford HCA Healthcare Hilltop33 Hitchiner Manufacturing Huggins Hospital Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program Hvizda Realty Group IBEW Local 490 Innoivarre International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Interns 4-Good Intervala J. R. Heald Builders, LLC Jack’s Crackers, LLC JAM Jeff Daigle Plumbing & Heating Job Center Jobs for America’s Graduates - New Hampshire (JAG NH) Joyful Noise Kodely Krow Inc L3Harris Lakes Region Community College Langley Construction LDI Solutions LLC Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA Let Go Your Mind STEM Programs Liberty Electric Lions International Little Angels Service Dogs Little Apples Londonderry NH School District Maggie Hassan - United States Senator for New Hampshire Maine Drilling & Blasting Maine School Administrative District 72 Major Choice Manchester Animal Shelter Manchester Proud Mathematical Association of America MaxT Makerspace McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center MeetingHouse Restaurant Mentis Sciences Inc Merchants Fleet Micah Studios Employers Midway Collision Monadnock Paper Mill Monarch Instrument MY TURN NAMI New Hampshire NASA Nashua Habitat for Humanity National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Nerdy Turnip New England Models Group New Hampshire 4-H New Hampshire Air National Guard New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc New Hampshire Bar Association New Hampshire Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation New Hampshire Career Academy New Hampshire Center For Nonprofits New Hampshire Department of Education New Hampshire Department of Transportation New Hampshire Employment Security New Hampshire Fisher Cats New Hampshire Food Bank New Hampshire Good Roads New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association Education Foundation New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership New Hampshire Motor Speedway New Hampshire Preservation Alliance |
New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants New Hampshire Writers' Project Next Phase Medical Devices NH Moving & Storage NH State Police NH State Police - Marine Patrol NH Timberland Owners Association NHTI - Concord's Community College North Light AI Northern Lantern Northland Forest Omega Filters Ooo La La Creative Cakes OptiPath Advising Parkland Medical Center Pelham Plastics Pellettieri Associates Pennichuck Waterworks Pike Industries PMI Greenrock Portsmouth Regional Hospital Primary Bank Progressive Esthetics, LLC Prototek Manufacturing LLC R.S. Audley, Inc. Reed Optical ReGen Valley Common Campus Reliable Insurance Solutions Remillard Home Repair Retail NH ReVision Energy Right at Home Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc. Rivermead Riverstone RMON Networks Rochester Child Care Center Rochester Recreation & Arena S. W. Cole Engineering Salon Vinlie LLC Sassy Biscuit Co Seacoast Learning Center Seaside Sustainability SEE Science Center SH Wentworth Library Silverstone Living Ski New Hampshire Smooth Painting and Remodeling Snap-on Equipment Inc., dba Pro-Cut International LLC So Clean Southern New Hampshire Services SPARK Summer Mentorship Program Spaulding Composites Staples State Farm State NH AmeriCorps Office Stay Work Play - New Hampshire Stellar Health Group STEM-MoBILE Sugar River Bank 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 The Rotary Club of Concord The. Pipeline Project Tires Too Town of Rye Turner Group U.S. Air Force U.S. Army UNH Professional Development & Training United Rentals United States Postal Services (USPS) University of New Hampshire Upper Valley Produce UPS White River Junction Velcro Visiting Angels Volunteer NH Welch Fluorocarbon Inc White Mountain Community College Whitney Brothers Windham Terrace WorkReadyNH World of Discovery Learning YMCA Concord YoungArts |
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.
Sign up today
Complete the form below to access and manage your company profile on Xello. Post work-based learning opportunities for students, and connect with future-ready talent. After submitting, you’ll receive a welcome email with step-by-step instructions to get started.
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.