Industry-Classroom Connections

Bridging the Gap Between Students and Industry Through Virtual Career Connections

Tallo is closing the gap between industry and education by connecting professionals directly with students through live, virtual classroom visits. These engaging sessions provide real-world career insights, giving students the opportunity to ask questions, explore different industries, and make informed choices about their future. There is no cost or obligation to participate.

Tallo will support you by:

· Sourcing and vetting industry professionals
· Coordinating sessions based on your availability
· Schedule and facilitate a Zoom session

How to Join

Ready to request a session and topic? There are two steps:

Fill out the Educator Intake Form.
Request your events (please submit a separate form for each requested session)

FAQ

We prefer to work with local presenters. Is that possible?

When possible, speakers are sourced locally to facilitate new industry partnerships.

I would like to participate, but it is difficult to schedule something for each of my classes. Do you offer recorded sessions?

Yes! Simply submit your students’ questions and we will produce a recording of the presenter answering your students ‘questions.

Some of my students would like to enter the workforce when they graduate. Can your speakers talk about entry-level employment opportunities?

Yes! Let us know this is a priority when you describe your desired session.

Are students required to join Tallo?

While joining Tallo is not required, we hope you will encourage them to explore the many resources available. Students can search for scholarships, internships and educational opportunities. They can also connect with a community of peers and industry experts while exploring potential careers. Let us know if you would like to see a demo of the Tallo platform.

Sample Speaker Profiles

Wondering what types of presenters Tallo can offer your students? Check out these bios of a couple of the industry volunteers who have registered to be virtual classroom guest speakers.

Corey Adams, MBA | Education Director for Universal Robots

The introduction of Automation and Artificial Intelligence has led to many new, exciting career opportunities. Corey will share examples of these opportunities, including some which require only a high school education and some which can be done remotely. Corey will identify the skills you can begin to develop now and provide next steps for students interested in these careers.

Brandon Martin | Software Integrity Engineer and Oklahoma Native

With over 7 years at Apple and a decade of experience as a portrait photographer, Brandon has developed a unique blend of technical expertise and creative skills. At Apple, he has worked in both customer-facing and software integrity roles, gaining skills in troubleshooting and software quality assurance, particularly with video and photo editing software. As a photographer, Brandon developed a keen eye for detail and advanced his skills in image capture and retouching. Brandon can share how he leveraged his personal passion for photography into a rewarding career supporting Apple’s photography products.

For more information, contact Amy Barnes, Senior Manager of Experiential Learning at abarnes@tallo.com.