2024-2025 SPIE EDUCATORS IN INDUSTRY Work-based Learning Program
Grades K - 12 Educators from Partnering Districts throughout Stanislaus County can EARN UP TO $1800!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Educators in Industry is a program designed to bridge the gap between the education sector and local industry, creating a mutually beneficial partnership that fosters innovation and enhances the quality of career-focused education. This transformative initiative places K-12th grade educators directly within local businesses, offering them a unique opportunity to stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the professional world.
Educators in Industry is not just a work-based learning opportunity; it's a catalyst for educational innovation, workforce development, and community collaboration. By fostering a symbiotic relationship between educators and local businesses, we aim to help prepare Stanislaus County students not just for jobs, but for thriving high-quality careers
Work-based Learning Program Placement
Placement may occur in an area of interest of the Educator's choice including but not limited to: Manufacturing, Healthcare, Hospitality, Food Service, Transportation, Non-Profit Sector, Local Government, Accounting/Finance, Arts, Media, and Technology!
WHY BECOME AN EDUCATOR IN INDUSTRY?
Learn up-to-date job competencies and requirements from local industry leaders.
Enhance your ability to relate the world of work to your students.
Advance your role as one of Stanislaus County's committed early career-education advocates.
Self-assess technical skills in relation to current or future teaching assignments.
Develop greater community collaboration between educators and local employers.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Who Can Apply: Stanislaus County Educators from SPIE's partnering school districts Qualifying Grades: K-12th Application Cycle: Ongoing, July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025, or until funding is depleted Timeline: July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 Time requirement: 16 hour minimum, not to exceed 40 hours Compensation rate: $45/hour Program Outline & Requirements:
Educators may apply for this program throughout the fiscal year (July – June).
Educator will participate in a brief phone interview with SPIE's Programs Manager.
Educator will be matched with a business based on their subject expertise and interests.
Educator will attend online orientation with business host via Zoom.
Work-based Learning experience will take place at a mutually agreed upon time (between the business host and educator) between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
Educator will spend a pre-determined amount of time at the host business immersed in the company culture and operations.
Educators will be responsible for keeping track of hours worked and submitting a timesheet to SPIE signed by the business host.
Educators will be responsible for submitting to SPIE an online Summary Report of their WBL experience in addition to a completed Career Education Lesson Plan within two weeks of completion of their work-based learning experience.
Educators will be responsible for implementing their Career Education Lesson Plan with their students within 6 months of completion of their program.
A short online survey must be completed by the Educator's students within two weeks of implementing the Career Education Lesson Plan in the classroom.
Educators will be paid at a rate of $45.00 per hour – not to exceed 40 hours per fiscal year
APPLICATION PROCESS ALL steps below MUST be completed:
Complete online application - linked below
Upload a signed Principal’s Commitment Letter - Download below - you will upload this form in the online app.
Upload a completed Workers' Compensation Form - Download below- you will upload this form in the online app.
"Dear SPIE, Thank you for providing me with the internship opportunity. I think this is a very worthwhile bridge between the business and school communities. The efforts and funds that SPIE devotes to the internship project is highly valued by me. The internship helped me more fully understand what businesses need schools to do to help students be successful in their future careers. I am hopeful that this knowledge will help me more fully prepare students to be successful in their future careers and for the students to become contributing members of our society." Thank you! - Mark Heinzinger, 4th grade teacher, Marshall Elementary School
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