Student Outreach: Your Guide to Connecting Students with Apartment Industry Careers

The Student Outreach Toolkit was created to help local apartment associations and TAA member companies introduce high school and middle school students to the wide range of career opportunities available in the rental housing industry.

Designed to make community outreach easy, professional, and impactful, this customizable toolkit includes everything you need to connect with schools, counselors, and career programs, including:

  • Tip to connect with local schools and email template
  • Ready-to-present PowerPoint presentations and speaker’s guides
  • Flyers, postcards, and social media graphics

Whether you’re attending a local career fair, partnering with a high school counselor, or hosting a classroom presentation, these resources make it simple to share the story of our industry and the diverse career paths it offers, from maintenance and management to marketing, customer service, and leadership.

This toolkit provides everything you need to start meaningful conversations with educators and inspire the next generation to consider a future in the apartment industry.

Connecting with Local Schools: How to Share Apartment Industry Careers

Here are several ways to connect with Texas schools to present at or participate in their career fairs to educate students about apartment industry careers.

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Local Association Career Counselor Outreach Email

Connecting with High School Career Counselors to Inspire Future Talent

This resource provides a ready-to-use email template designed for local apartment associations to engage with high school career counselors. The goal is to introduce students to the diverse and rewarding career pathways available in the rental housing industry.

Download Email Template

PowerPoint Slides

Click the image to use these slides for student outreach opportunities, such as in-classroom or career fairs. Use the accompanying talking points as a speaking guide.

High School

Technical Schools / Specialized Programs

Talking Points (to accompany PowerPoint Slides)

To support your presentation, use this suggested script with the PowerPoint slides, offering key messages and guidance to help you communicate effectively during board meetings.

Flyer – Coming Soon!

Print or share digitally these postcards to promote industry careers.

Postcards – Coming Soon!

Print or share digitally these postcards to promote industry careers.

Social Media Posts – Coming Soon!

Download these social media graphics and suggested copy to promote industry careers.