**Haworth

Business Partner Challenge #1:

How can Haworth attract ages 18 - 22 to work at Haworth?

Our experience . . .

"Partnering at Haworth allowed our students an amazing atmosphere to collaborate and generate ideas, which were well received by employees." ~ B. Taylor, Educator

"Haworth was an awesome atmosphere to complete this project! The people there were so nice, especially my mentor who taught us many tricks and ways to be successful as a project leader in the real business world. The chairs were super comfy too!" ~ Lillian, Student

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Business Partner Challenge #2:

How can we help Haworth summer students improve their professional skills and be more engaged in the Haworth business community?

Our experience . . .

"Working at Haworth, I felt like we were a part of the team there! The PBL process allowed us to come up with a solution to their Driving Question that we felt could further enhance their program for people entering the workforce in the near future." ~ D. Durfee, Educator

"Haworth was an awesome business to work with. They were inviting from the moment that we started the project, and helped us with anything that we asked for or needed during the process." ~ M. Niewoonder, Educator

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Business Partner Challenge #3:

How can we retain young professional talent at Haworth?

Our experience . . .

"This program has opened my mind to new opportunities and challenges I can participate in. And has shown me that I am capable of achieving anything I put my mind to!" ~ Lily, HS Student

“This program has refined and sharpened my skills as a leader and a speaker. I greatly appreciate this opportunity to improve on my skills and learn more about this field.” ~ Will, HS Student

"I loved the use of tactile cardboard and the puzzle to build connections and relationships. This helped us remember those core values." ~ Stan, Haworth employee

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Business Partner Challenge #4:

How can Haworth guide and assist members in effectively separating materials to maximize their value?

Our experience . . .

"It was a great professional experience and still a fun summer experience." ~ Libby, HS Student

"I would say Haworth does a great job at sustainability both in the offices and the plant. There are bins everywhere and several of them have sorting options that you have to stare at to figure out." ~ Malachi, Haworth Intern

"The toughest part is accessibility of these things to the members." ~ Rick, Maintenance Supervisor

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Business Partner Challenge #5

How can Haworth reutilize the underutilized space to be adaptable for various types of work?

Our experience . . .

"I liked working with a group of people that I didn't know. It was hard to collaborate at first, but then Ms. Miller and Mr. Soltis couldn't get us to stop talking!" ~ Ritvik, Student

"I didn't realize the different uses and ways furniture could be used! It makes me look at it in a different light!" ~ Sophie, Student

"This was a great experience to work through this summer! I loved seeing the entire process through, though it was VERY fast. We definitely had to be flexible and adaptable with the plans that we created, and work together with the kids to make this a great experience. In the end, I could tell students were proud of their accomplishments, and I was incredibly proud of them as well :) ~ Aimee Miller, Educator

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