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Resource Descriptions
 
Personnel
Speaker A person who discusses, illustrates, or demonstrates a predetermined topic with a small or large group of individuals on an occasional basis at school
Tutor A person who instructs an individual or small group of students on topics or concepts that need reinforcement on a regular basis at school
Mentor A person who discusses a topic; suggests reading materials, ideas for further work or other resources; and may serve as a role model by working with a student by telephone, e-mail, or in person on a regular basis either at school or the work site
Consultant A person who provides professional advice or services to an individual or group on a topic, program or project (e.g., a science fair project) or by telephone, e-mail, or in person, on an occasional basis for the duration of the project
Judge A person with sufficient knowledge to decide on the merits of a project, contest entry, or activity for a competition on an occasional basis, usually at school
Career Interview A person who provides students with information about a particular career or occupation in a structured interview conducted by the student at the work site, at school, by telephone, or e-mail.
On-Site Sponsor A person who provides supervision for students at the work site for short term (shadowing) or long term (internship) experiences

Information/Materials
Instructional Materials presented in audiovisual or written form that provide information on specific topic
Surplus Equipment / Supplies Goods and materials that may be loaned or donated for instructional or other purposes, either on or off the owner's site
Projects / Papers A written account of a detailed investigation on a specific topic, concept or activity

Site Resources
Student Internship An unpaid supervised experience to increase an individual student's understanding of how an organization functions and the requirements of a particular occupation. Internships can be for 5 to 32 hours per week for 6 to 18 weeks
Shadow Program A short version of an internship, usually one day or half day
Field Trip A group visit to a facility to learn about the site and its services
In-Depth Tour A behind-the-scenes tour not normally available to the public led by an informed resource person
Special Library A unique collection of subject-related material not normally available to the public
Course/Seminar Conference Organized learning opportunities open to students under specific conditions

Teacher Opportunities
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