Teacher Externship Planning
- 1. #NAFNext2014
- 2. Presenter Jeff Fagan CMP CASE Global Account Executive Marriott International NAF ABLC Board Member • Externship Planning
- 3. • How and Where to Find Externships • How to Approach Business Partners • What is Stemersion • Benefits from Externships • Hurdles and How to Overcome • Q & A AGENDA
- 4. Who is in the Room? We are going to ask you at the end what two ideas will you take back to school and Which of these ideas will be a challenge for you? #NAFNext2014
- 5. • Local Academy Advisory Boards- Use your Corporate Partners • Mayor Youth Groups and Local Chamber • Local University STEM Sponsors • Parents of Students That Work for Corporations • Partners From the National Board • Proactively Seek our Local HQ Companies- NYC/SFO/Miami • Marriott/NAF Courtyard Partnership How and Where to Find Externships #NAFNext2014
- 6. • Start by showing them WIIFM • Many Corporations have CSR Initiatives/Programs (Marriott) • Ask your local Mayor’s youth program or chamber to introduce you to a local business contact • A way to give back to the local community • Great Source of recruiting future employees • Business are reaching farther back to find qualified workers • Many Companies are getting involved in STEMersion and will contribute to help train the next workforce in STEM How do You Approach Business Partners? #NAFNext2014
- 7. Many Companies Are Getting Involved in STEMersion What Is STEMersion? Watch This www.youtube.com/stemersion
- 8. • Teachers receive front line exposure on what Jobs are needed • Teachers receive workforce experience and effective Teacher preparedness • Teachers learn what the GAP is between the classroom and what the real world requires • Teachers can be a job resource for the community • Teachers can adjust curriculum and make it more relevant • Businesses develop a more reliant work force pool with better trained entry level employees for minimal cost. Benefits From Externships
- 9. • Teacher Externships often take place in the summer months and can last any amount of time. • Some companies pay a stipend, but not required. Transportation is up to teacher. Meals, give-a-ways and gift cards can be given in place • Both Parties meet prior and set guidelines for both parties and make sure they are met • Identify an employee who will serve as a mentor/supervisor • Guide externs not only in carrying out specific projects but also in understanding underlying goals and principles, such as total quality management, and continuous improvement. Key Consideration
- 10. • We don’t have any Corporate Contacts- Put key business partners on your local Academy Board that have influence. • We don’t have staff or time- This is just like a student job shadowing, only with teachers. Use same template. • We have strict union rules- Then have the teacher spend the day with a GM or Supervisor, shadowing their typical day. • We can’t afford it-Stipend is not mandatory. Offer Meals, give-a-ways or gift cards. The benefit off-sets the cost. • Take baby steps and start with two or three businesses at a time. It will gain momentum and grow with time. Possible Hurdles and How to Overcome
- 11. Q & A Thank You!