Become a BrookLynk Employer - Shape Our Future Workforce
If your business or organization is interested in learning more about BrookLynk or hosting an intern this summer, please contact Program Manager Jolene Rotich at Jolene.Rotich@brooklynk.works
Employers who participate in BrookLynk are leaders in their respective industries as they understand the importance of investing in young people to ensure our region has a dynamic and skilled future workforce. Their investment ensures that we are preparing our young people to be the highly skilled and diverse workforce that our community needs in this global economy. BrookLynk partners with local employers, ranging from large multinational companies to small family-owned businesses, to coordinate paid summer internships that introduce a dynamic and diverse population of young people from Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park to a variety of career opportunities.
Connected nearly 200 highly-motivated and trained young people to professional internship opportunities with over 20 different businesses and organizations. BrookLynk isn't just a strategy to increase a business’s or organizations social capital, it's also a strategy to create a local talent pipeline and to get assistance on several projects during the summer.
As BrookLynk grows its impact in the community, we are looking to engage employer partners that want to make a meaningful investment in the community and their organization. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a BrookLynk employer or have questions, please contact Jolene Rotich at Jolene.Rotich@brooklynk.works or at 612-227-9118.
Focusing on cOllaboration
Through the collaborative efforts of BrookLynk and local employers, young people in the Brooklyns are connected to the experience, skills, and professional networks they need to become the future generations of engineers, entrepreneurs, civic, and business leaders our region needs.
Become an employer Partner today!
Since 2015, BrookLynk has been proud to partner with committed employers of all sizes and industries - from large multi-national companies to small family-owned businesses to local government agencies and school districts - to address our regional workforce needs. Join industry leaders and make the strategic investment to strengthen your organizations talent pipeline by engaging the future workforce today.
What Impact Have BrookLynk Employers Made?
In 2018
$250,000+ in wages earned by youth interns
102 paid summer internships coordinated
61% of supervisors were first-time supervisors
Since 2015
$750,000+ in wages earned by youth interns
300+ paid summer internships coordinated
100% of alumni graduated high school
93% of alumni enrolled in post-secondary
BrookLynk Employer Resources
For a full list of resources for employers, click here
How Else to Be Involved
If your business or organization isn't ready to host an intern this summer, no worries, there are other ways to make a meaningful investment in our collective work. If your business or organization is interested in participating in any of the opportunities below, contact Jolene at Jolene.Rotich@brooklynk.works for more information.
Participate in Mock Interviews
Every spring, young people take part in mock interviews to prepare for their summer jobs and internships. Participating in mock interviews is a great opportunity for a team, department, or entire company to get involved and support young people as they grow their professional development skills. To learn more about mock interviews, click here.
Host a Site-Visit
Every year, BrookLynk coordinates with local business and organizations to coordinate site visits. Site-visits are a great opportunity for employers to connect with and educate current BrookLynk youth about their specific business or industry. During site-visits youth tour the campus, learn about the careers available, and participate in on-site panel interviews with young dynamic professionals.
Share Professional Experiences
Whether you have 20 years of experience in industry, or have just begun your career, you can provide valuable perspectives and insights that can propel a young person to their future career. BrookLynk coordinates guest speakers and panels to speak with young people in a variety of capacities. Opportunities for professionals to share their experience include being guest speakers and being a part of panel conversations.
Sponsor a BrookLynk Event
Every year BrookLynk coordinates community events that bring together local employers and young people with the goal to help prepare young people with the skills, experiences, and social capital they need to be successful. Sponsoring the BrookLynk Youth Job Fair, Alumni Networking Event, or Get Ready! training's is a great way for your business or organization to get involved and establish a presence.