Opportunities for experienced professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills in ways that will benefit their students in the long term.
Relationship Building Between Schools and Industry
Affords teachers the opportunity to build personal relationships with employers. This, in turn, can lead to greater WBL opportunities for students.
Greater Alignment between what students are learning and what the workforce needs
Externships present an opportunity for educators to incorporate new methods, labor market information, and skills that meet current industry standards, while providing collaborative time to enhance and develop the content taught in CTE classes.
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