by Amanda Peterson | Apr 10, 2026 | Blog, News
Work-based learning (WBL) is just one type of student-employer connection we support through Compass, but it certainly is a meaningful one. These hands-on opportunities allow students to more deeply understand a career, get to know an employer, build skills, and plan...
by Amanda Peterson | Mar 20, 2026 | Blog, For Employers
Job shadows are a simple, low-commitment way to introduce your company and careers to students. Typically a two- to four-hour experience on site, it’s an opportunity to highlight your workplace, showcase a career or two, introduce the student to a few employees, and...
by Amanda Peterson | Mar 11, 2026 | Blog, Spotlight Stories
Aidan Pelton of Watford City, ND, has two high school work experiences to thank for helping him fine-tune his career interests to tax accounting and choose a North Dakota university. “I originally wanted to go out of state for school and work,” says the 2025 Watford...
by Amanda Peterson | Mar 6, 2026 | Blog, News
As we head into spring, we’re excited about so many things happening in our Golden Path community. We’re expanding our partnerships with state and local organizations to drive work-based learning, continuing to add functionality to Compass (like the recent...
by Amanda Peterson | Feb 18, 2026 | Blog, For Employers
Spring is the perfect time to post your student summer jobs and other opportunities in Compass. These part-time jobs, internships, and other experiences are an excellent way for students to learn more about your company and careers. Compass makes it easy for you both...
