Overview
In SchooLinks, students explore internships, volunteer opportunities, apprenticeships, and jobs through the Opportunity Board. These experiences support students’ career exploration and postsecondary development.
Opportunities displayed on the Opportunity Board may come from the following sources:
VolunteerMatch.org
SchooLinks Community Network — opportunities posted by industry partners or college representatives
District-posted opportunities
☝️ Opportunity Visibility and Sources:
Opportunity sources are managed at the district level in District Settings
Opportunities created by the district are always visible to students.
Opportunities from VolunteerMatch.org and the SchooLinks Community Network can be enabled or disabled by the district.
How Opportunities Are Added to the Opportunity Board
District-created opportunities can be added to the Opportunity Board in two ways:
Manually, from Engage > Opportunity Board Management
In bulk, from Admin > Data Upload
This article covers manual creation and management using Opportunity Board Management.
For instructions on uploading opportunities in bulk, see Bulk Import into Opportunity Board.
Opportunity Board Management Dashboard
The Opportunity Board Management dashboard is where staff with the appropriate permissions can create, edit, and manage opportunities that appear on the Opportunity Board for students.
‼️ Permissions
Only users with the Opportunity Management capability can access the Opportunity Board Management dashboard and add or edit opportunities in SchooLinks.
Access
To access the dashboard, click Engage in the side navigation bar, then select Opportunity Board Management.
Navigate
The Opportunity Board Management dashboard allows staff to:
View all active and inactive opportunities
See the total number of views across all active & inactive opportunities
View individual view counts for each opportunity
Sort opportunities by newest upload, deadline, view count, or pinned status
Search for opportunities by title using the search bar
Filter opportunities by opportunity type, compensation, in-person or remote, and career cluster
Preview and edit existing opportunities
Add a new opportunity
Add an Opportunity
Staff can create opportunities for district-led experiences or post opportunities on behalf of partners. Follow the steps below to add a new opportunity to the Opportunity Board.
Click Add an Opportunity to get started.
Opportunity Information
Use the Opportunity Information section to enter the basic details for the opportunity.
Enter required opportunity details
Opportunity name: Enter the name of the opportunity as it should appear to students.
Opportunity type: Select the opportunity type from the dropdown.
Examples include Internship, Volunteer, Site Visit, and more.
If the desired type is not listed, enter a new type, and click + Add.
Zip code: Enter the zip code where the opportunity takes place.
Organization name: Enter the name of the organization coordinating the opportunity.
Opportunity description: Provide a brief description of what the opportunity involves for students.
Pin the opportunity (optional)
Select Pin this opportunity to the top of the opportunities page to display the opportunity at the top of the Opportunities page for students and staff.Scope by grade (optional)
Use Scope by grade to limit visibility to specific grade levels.If no grades are selected, the opportunity is visible to students in all grades.
Opportunity Details
Use the Opportunity Details section to define how the opportunity is structured and displayed to students.
Select compensation and location
Compensation: Choose whether the opportunity is Paid or Unpaid.
Location: Select Virtual or In-Person.
Add optional details
Minimum age: Enter the minimum age required to participate, if applicable.
Related career clusters: Select one or more career clusters associated with the opportunity.
Start date and end date:
Enter the start date for the opportunity.
Enter an end date, or leave blank if the opportunity occurs on a single day.
Photo: Upload an image to display with the opportunity for students.
Application Details
Use the Application Details section to define how students apply for the opportunity.
Select application method(s)
Choose one or more ways students can apply:Application link: Paste the external application URL.
Attach file: Upload a PDF, DOC, or DOCX file (maximum 10 MB).
Other method: Provide alternate instructions, such as an email address or additional steps.
Add an application deadline (optional)
Enter an application deadline if one applies to the opportunity.
Save and List this Opportunity
When you list an opportunity, it becomes active and immediately visible to students on the Opportunities page.
Opportunities can be manually marked as inactive at any time. If the application deadline or start date passes, the opportunity is automatically hidden from students until the deadline or date is updated to a future date.
To publish the opportunity, click Save & List.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is included in the Total Views count?
Who is included in the Total Views count?
Total Views includes interactions from students, staff, and members.
What opportunity interactions count as a view?
What opportunity interactions count as a view?
A view is recorded only when a user clicks one of the following:
Apply Online
View Application Instructions
Download Application
Opening an opportunity or viewing it in a list does not count as a view.
Can opportunities be reused in future school years?
Can opportunities be reused in future school years?
Yes! Opportunities do not need to be recreated each year.
If an opportunity becomes inactive because a start date or application deadline has passed, it can be reused by updating the start date and/or application deadline to a future date and saving the changes.
Are inactive opportunities visible to students?
Are inactive opportunities visible to students?
No. Inactive opportunities are hidden from students, staff and members on the Opportunity Board but remain visible to staff in Opportunity Board Management.