The Alaska Process Industry Careers Consortium (APICC), together with other organizations working in the areas of mining, construction, oil and gas, offer externships for educators working with students in grades 7 through 12 to connect business and education.
Teacher Industry Externships provide educators with opportunities to upgrade and apply their content knowledge and skills, to discover ways to make their content more relevant, and to acquire first-hand knowledge of potential Alaska career pathways for their students. Moreover, teachers learn about Alaska’s industries, their practices and procedures and their role in Alaska’s economy and future. Industries benefit from practical projects teachers complete with their industry hosts, and by helping Alaska’s educators gain experience to enhance their content and their instructional practices; as they play a critical role in educating and developing Alaska’s workforce.
The educator extern will work with a business mentor for up to 2 weeks (80 hours), to complete a project for the business while gaining a valuable professional growth experience, earning 3 graduate CEU credits, and a stipend of $200 a day for 10 days!
