Teachers in industry
Teachers in Industry is an exemplary program in the Change the Equation STEMworks database. This University of Arizona program has shown it increases teacher retention and knowledge in STEM fields.
Teachers in Industry is expanding to businesses and teachers in Northern Arizona with YOUR Help! Local STEM Partner, TGen North is hosting a Coconino High School teacher this summer.
Teachers in Industry integrates paid summer industry work experiences in local businesses across Arizona together with either a focused Master's of Arts in Teaching and Teacher Education or professional development credits. These activities are based in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as teacher education & training. Teachers in Industry focuses on guiding teachers to effectively bring their real world experiences into classrooms while building in-depth and practical knowledge of the workplace, and is open to all Arizona STEM teachers.Teachers learn from immersion in a real-world industry experience and gain from their exposure to these organizations. In return, companies directly benefit from the skills and knowledge teachers bring to their workforce each summer.
You can learn much more about the Teachers in Industry program at their website!
Link to a letter and brochure introducing the program for Northern Arizona educators.
Link to a letter and brochure introducing the program for Northern Arizona businesses.
Link to job descriptions in different industries that educators have been engaged in.
Please contact STEM City if you are a Northern Arizona business interested in having a teacher intern, or if you are a Northern Arizona teacher interested in doing a summer internship with an Arizona business!
Teachers in Industry is expanding to businesses and teachers in Northern Arizona with YOUR Help! Local STEM Partner, TGen North is hosting a Coconino High School teacher this summer.
Teachers in Industry integrates paid summer industry work experiences in local businesses across Arizona together with either a focused Master's of Arts in Teaching and Teacher Education or professional development credits. These activities are based in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as teacher education & training. Teachers in Industry focuses on guiding teachers to effectively bring their real world experiences into classrooms while building in-depth and practical knowledge of the workplace, and is open to all Arizona STEM teachers.Teachers learn from immersion in a real-world industry experience and gain from their exposure to these organizations. In return, companies directly benefit from the skills and knowledge teachers bring to their workforce each summer.
You can learn much more about the Teachers in Industry program at their website!
Link to a letter and brochure introducing the program for Northern Arizona educators.
Link to a letter and brochure introducing the program for Northern Arizona businesses.
Link to job descriptions in different industries that educators have been engaged in.
Please contact STEM City if you are a Northern Arizona business interested in having a teacher intern, or if you are a Northern Arizona teacher interested in doing a summer internship with an Arizona business!
Teacher Emily Musta prepares DNA samples at a professional development workshop at TGen North