Externships

How many times have you heard a student ask, “When will I ever use this?” The Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program aims to help teachers answer that age-old question. 

During six weeks in the summer, educators work side-by-side with knowledgeable and skilled industry employees who help bring the classroom curriculum to life. The Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program provides educators with the exposure to answer questions about real-world application, prepare students for careers they may have in the future, and improve educational experiences. 

The goals of the Teacher Externship Program are to:

• Create lasting partnerships between businesses and local schools. 
• Connect Teacher Extern experience with STEM content and 21st century skills identified in the Iowa Core. 
• Give students real-world career information about career possibilities right here in Iowa. 
• Give teachers the opportunity to see and use the latest real-world applications STEM disciplines in a local business or industry. 

Teacher Externships are full-time, six-week temporary summer positions in local businesses and agencies for secondary teachers of mathematics, science and/or technology.