Preparing students for an evolving workforce also means giving educators opportunities to better understand the careers, industries, and skills their students may encounter after graduation.
Through Educators in the Workforce, teachers step outside the classroom and into local businesses to gain firsthand exposure to today’s workplace. Educators visit employers across a variety of industries, learning about career opportunities, workplace expectations, emerging skills, and the day-to-day realities of different professions.
These experiences give educators valuable context they can bring back to their classrooms, helping them connect lessons to real-world applications and have more informed conversations with students about career possibilities and the skills employers are seeking.
The program also creates another important connection between education and business. Local employers have an opportunity to share their industries and workforce needs directly with the educators helping prepare their future employees, while educators gain a greater understanding of the opportunities available to students within their own community.
Educators in the Workforce reflects the partnership at the heart of Career Partners: creating stronger connections between education and the workforce so students are better prepared for what comes next.