Real World Externships for Business
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Real World Externships
This program is funded by the National Science Foundation grant #DRL-1031784 and by a grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
Real World Externships For Business
What is a Real World Externship?
The Real World Externships for Teachers of Mathematics, Science and Technology is a core program of the Iowa Mathematics and Science Education Partnership (IMSEP) aimed at providing Iowa teachers of science, mathematics and technology with opportunities to gain invaluable "real-world" experience in local industries and businesses.
Created from the requests of Iowa students wanting to know, When am I ever going to use this in the real-world?, the Real World Externship Program provides educators with the experiences to answer this question for Iowa's students.
This unique school and business alliance launched in the summer of 2009 aims to:
- Create lasting partnerships between businesses/industries and your school.
- Connect your Extern experience directly to content and 21st Century Skills identified in the Iowa Core.
- Give your students real-world career information about businesses and agencies right here in Iowa.
- Provide you with an income booster while taking advantage of the opportunity to see and use the latest real-world applications of your discipline in a business or industry in your community.
Click here to view the Real World Externships Memorandum of Understanding which contains the expectations of the Teacher Extern.
Check out IMSEP's Real World Externship Video
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What does it cost?
IMSEP pays mathematics, science and/or technology teachers interested in becoming Teacher Externs a competitive stipend to spend up to 6 weeks during the summer with businesses in their area, experiencing first-hand how the science, technology, engineering and mathematical (STEM) concepts are used daily in the work place. Externs have worked on high-level business projects in a variety of industries across the state. From working with a continuous improvement expert in surgical units at a regional hospital, to mussel diving and water quality monitoring, to mapping machine efficiencies at a major advanced-manufacturing business, Externs can offer uncommon expertise and save host sites time and money.
Time commitment: The Externship runs from approximately mid-June through July. A standard 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 40-hour work week for up to six weeks over the summer is expected. However, a more flexible work schedule may be negotiated between businesses and Externs depending on work load and schedules.
The right teacher for the right job: IMSEP will work with interested host sites to select the right teachers within their geographic region who fit your needs on a case-by-case basis. At no cost to the business host.
What are the Benefits?
The benefits of this unique school/business alliance, launched in the summer of 2009, include:
- Lasting partnerships between businesses/industries and local schools.
- Talented, educated and technology -savvy teachers as participants and contributors, matched to your business needs.
- A future workforce in the area who understand cutting-edge applications of mathematics and science in the real world.
- IMSEP will promote these business/industry partnerships with schools and education organizations by highlighting the private sector partners involved in the Real World Externship Program, officially recognizing their commitment to education in Iowa.
What types of work can Externs do?
Externs have worked on high-level business projects in a variety of industries across the state. From working with a continuous improvement expert in surgical units at a regional hospital, to mussel diving and water quality monitoring with state water quality experts, to mapping machine efficiencies at a major advanced-manufacturing business, Externs can offer uncommon expertise and save host sites time and money.
Who do I contact?
To learn more about the Real World Externships for Teachers of Mathematics, Science and Technology, contact IMSEP Director Jeffrey Weld at 319.273.2723 or IMSEP@uni.edu.
Real-world Externships for Teachers of Math and Science
Iowa's 21st-century jobs require education that reflects real-world experiences. That's the foundation for IMSEP's Real World Teacher Externships.
By working outside the classroom, in local businesses and organizations, teachers learn how to modernize their curriculum and build in real-world lessons learned in the workplace; build relationships with in-town partners; and learn new ways to inspire students to investigate mathematics and science fields.
Teacher Externships pay better and offer different experiences than typical summer jobs.
By hosting a Real World Teacher Extern, local businesses support teachers who develop and encourage Iowa's future math and science workforce.
Are you a teacher with Real World Externship ideas or other questions?
Are you a business interested in hosting a Real World Extern or have questions?
Find the answers at IMSEP.