Sessions of 2025 Summer Conference: Mitch Horlick
Horlick, Mitch
Director of Business Partnerships
ElevateEdAZ
Mitch Horlick is the Director of Business Partnerships at the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation - ElevateEdAZ initiative. In this position, he leads the ElevateEdAZ Business Partnership Team and is responsible for increasing the number of work-based learning experiences for ElevateEdAZ students by cultivating relationships with local businesses. Before joining the Foundation, Mitch was the Executive Director of an online high school for at-risk students, called Online School of Arizona. He helped secure the school charter, oversaw daily operations, academic excellence, and the buildout of the Glendale campus. Prior to starting this school, Mitch was the Managing Partner and Founder of nSpire, a full-service rewards and motivation consulting firm. Additionally, he has been serving as a board member for the Blueprint Education charter schools for the past 10 years. Mitch earned a Bachelor of Business Administration specializing in Economics and Public Policy from George Washington University.
Sessions:
5339: Employer Insights: Preparing Students for Internship Success
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Westin La Paloma
- Interdisciplinary
What does it take for students to excel as interns and meet employer expectations? Learn from ElevateEdAZ, a leader in work-based learning, as they share insights from placing over 400 student interns this year. This interactive session will explore key employer feedback on the skills and attitudes that make interns stand out, highlight success stories across industries, and provide practical strategies for educators to better prepare students. Attendees will leave with actionable takeaways to strengthen employer partnerships and boost student success in high-demand careers.
