Help Grow Your Future Employees As an employer you can help to create a competent and competitive workforce. The following are some simple measures you can take to ensure your company and Southeast Michigan have a bright future. What you can do: Interact with educators as peers and partners Collaborate with educators to develop an integrated curriculum, based on academic standards and real-work place experiences When interviewing young people: ask to see their school portfolio attendance records transcripts Volunteer your business to provide real-work experiences through field trips, speakers, etc. to local schools Participate in educational program advisory committees