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Networking Resources

Take a look at these resources to help students recognize and build their own network.

Networking Resources

Take a look at these resources to help students recognize and build their own network.

Networking Basics (College Board - Big Future)

- Article -

A short, simple explanation with tips directly for students to read about.

Networking Lesson Plans (U.S. Department of Labor)

- Lesson/Handout -

This PDF contains 5 lesson plans and their handouts for students to learn more about what their current network is and how to build it further.

Speed Networking Activity Plan

- Lesson/Handout -

This group session activity is intended to bring a group of students and adults together, interacting and practicing networking skills. It can be used as both a way to help attendees of an evening event mingle and even establish unexpected connections as they get to know the people around them.

Additional Resources

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Volunteer and Service Opportunities

Connect with organizations with opportunities for students. Volunteering within a field of interest can help to gauge compatibility.

Volunteer and Service Opprotunities
Informational Interviews

Learn more about connecting with professionals.

Informational Interviews
Business and Community Contacts

 C3's list of organizations that support networking within a career path.

Business and Community Contacts