Externships

Externships take teachers out of the classroom and into businesses or industries to gain hands-on experience and knowledge. The experience helps teachers gain real-world knowledge about the workforce their students are entering. And for business owners, externships provide an opportunity to communicate directly to educators the skills they seek in their employees.

In Greater Fort Dodge, two programs connect businesses and educators:

Iowa Central Externship Program

Externships for Teachers can be full-time, one-week temporary summer positions in local businesses for any type of professional in the educational system. Educators can earn a stipend of up to $1,000 for the week, as well as graduate credit through Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency.

Contact for additional information:
Megan Kruse of Iowa Central Community College
T. 515-574-1076
kruse@iowacentral.edu

STEM Iowa Externship Program

Teacher Externships are full-time, six-week temporary summer positions in local businesses and agencies that are offered to secondary teachers of mathematics, science and/or technology. Teachers can earn a stipend of up to $4,800 (including two days of professional development), as well as one graduate credit through the University of Northern Iowa’s Continuing Education program.