Externships offer teachers 5-8 weeks of paid summer employment in challenging and exciting work placements appropriate to their curriculum focus and professional interests.

 

Through externships, teachers…

 

• See math and science principles applied in everyday industry settings.
• Are exposed to the pervasive use of information technologies in data  collection, analysis, problem solving and communication—critical skills for
   the 21^st Century.
• Experience the culture of today's workplace that emphasizes  collaborative teamwork, critical thinking, global perspectives, and multi-media communication.
  

Sponsor companies offer important insight into careers …

that have high relevance for students and the communities in which they live. This perspective provides a critical motivation for students to pursue STEM college majors and ultimately careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.

 

 

Industry Externship Sponsors