The Alaska Process Industry Careers Consortium (APICC) partners with companies in the mining, construction, and oil and gas industry to offer business-related externships for educators working with students in grades 7 through 12. The program is offered in partnership with the Alaska Department of Labor and with the assistance of grant funds through the Alaska Youth First Program.
Teacher industry externships help educators gain a greater understanding of the business world, the chance to upgrade their own knowledge and skills about how academic concepts are used in the workplace, and a better understanding of the careers available for Alaska’s youth.
Educators will have the opportunity to work with an industry host for approximately 2 weeks to complete a project that serves their host’s purpose. Projects may take many shapes, including: statistical research, marketing analysis, curriculum writing, environmental and community issues research, web site design, and teaching employee workshops. Open, ongoing and frequent communication with your industry host is essential to develop and complete a mutually meaningful project. Externs and hosts are expected to be proactive throughout the process.
Program Highlights:
·You get paid a stipend (upon completion)
·Upon completion of the coursework, you will earn 3 free UAA professional development credits.
·You have the opportunity to upgrade your own knowledge and skills and understanding of the business environment and how your teaching skills impact students’ ability to make career decisions.
·You will discover ways of increasing relevancy and real-world application in the classroom resulting in a better-prepared workforce.
Please read the program information.Prior to submitting an application, be certain that you understand the expectations of participating in the Teacher Industry Externship. APICC is unable to offer externships to all applicants. By applying for an Industry Externship through APICC, you agree to complete all requirements of the externship - including the on-site hours and the University coursework. The application process is competitive. Please provide thorough answers to each of the application questions.
How To Participate:
Read all documentation and understand the requirements of the program
Orientation and NSTC Training will be held Monday & Tuesday, May 29-30, at the Coast International Inn. The schedule will be posted when finalized. Teacher Externs should plan on attending the orientation from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days. In most cases, travel to / from Anchorage for orientation is covered by the program.
June/July 2012
Dates for completing the on-site portion of externships are determined through discussions with your host and should be scheduled early. Generally, the on-site work is completed by mid-July.
First stipend payment made to externs after receipt of signed time sheets.
Fall 2012
Educators bring experiences to students and integrate into their classroom.
The UAA course term ends in October 2012 and all assignments are due per the course syllabus.
Second stipend payment made to externs upon course completion.
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
Let us help you to get your companies’ careers opportunities and occupational information out to secondary students across Alaska - your future workforce!
APICC is always recruiting TIE hosts. Begin planning early for your summer extern. Turn in your participation agreement or contact Cari-Ann Ketterling for more information, (907) 770-5250 cketterling@apicc.org
This PowerPoint was used in a presentation at the National Center for Workforce Education Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. in October of 2010. It outlines the TIE program and contains some past educator externs’ photos and projects.
