Energy, Construction & Utilities Deputy Sector Navigator Grant
FACULTY EXTERNSHIP
Funds have become available through a grant by the California Community Colleges Deputy Sector Navigators for high school and community college faculty to participate in paid externships in industry. We have set-up Externships at companies like Siemens Corporation, Cordoba Corporation, and EnerNoc. We will be offering the externships in both spring and summer for faculty who are interested in working with an Energy/Construction/Utility organization. There will be a final presentation held here at ATEP for you to present your lesson plan/power-point presentation to the group, date to be determined.
What is an Externship: Educators work side-by-side with knowledgeable and skilled industry employees who help bring the classroom curriculum to life. Teacher Externships provide educators with the exposure to answer questions about real-world application, prepare students for careers they may have in the future, and improve educational experiences.
Teacher Externships goals:
· Create lasting partnerships between businesses and local schools.
· Connect Teacher Extern experience with STEAM content and 21st century skills.
· Give students real-world career information about career possibilities right here in California.
· Give teachers the opportunity to see and use the latest real-world applications STEM disciplines in a local business or industry.
Externship Objectives & Expected Outcomes:
What do you hope to get out of the externship experience, and how will this translate to your work as an instructor? Develop some ideas for lesson plans or projects that you hope to create through this experience. Ask yourself how the externship experience will contribute to improved student learning.
How many hours /days will you spend in the workplace?
You must spend at least 3-4 hours in the workplace. Save 2 hours to complete the documentation and deliverables for the project. You will also share your project with the other externs at the end.
When can I do the externship?
The grant period is from October 1st, 2017 to December 30th, 2017. You may schedule your externship after school or during breaks. Please note that compensation for substitutes is not included in this grant.
How Will I Be Compensated?
Faculty participating in externships will receive a stipend of $500.00 for 3-4 hours in the workplace, 2 hours to complete deliverables and a 2 hour presentation at the end of your Externship. Payment will be made after the completion of all deliverables. You must attend the presentation meeting date to get paid.
Interest Form - Energy Externship Fall 2017
Please fill in the following form and return it to by October 6th, 2017
Full Name: / Phone #:Home Address: / E-Mail Address:
School: / School:
Address:
List all classes you are currently teaching (include title, grade level(s))
What interests you about doing an externship?:
Have you ever done an Externship? (circle one) Yes No
If Yes: When and Where?
Do you have any contacts at a business or a type of business you would like to visit? (if yes please explain)
F. Emergency Contact Information: (Information for day of Externship visit)
Name: / Relationship: / Phone:Suggested Activities for a Teacher Externships
1. Review the host company website to gain insight into the company mission/vision along with any specific information about the host companies business outlook for Orange County and the greater region. Meet your host and the hiring manager and seek to get a clear understanding of what professional and cultural skill sets your host company is looking for when hiring.
2. Receive an orientation to the human resources/functions:
o application materials
o job listings
o working conditions and benefits (hours, flexibility, vacation/leave opportunities, pension/profit-sharing plans, other incentives)
o summer hire programs
o salary ranges for various positions
o performance review processes and tools
3. Where feasible visit a variety of departments and functions within the company to obtain a full picture of the opportunities available.
4. Take a brief tour of the facilities and departments and observe:
o offices
o meeting rooms/training rooms
o common areas/break rooms/utility service rooms/areas, "water cooler",
5. Conduct informational interviews with managers and employees; ask the about the following items:
o the variety of occupations and positions at the company
o educational and skill requirements for their positions
o the career path the employee took to get to their position
o a typical day at work
o common and more unusual problems and challenges
o quality and performance standards and measurement
o "what I like most and least about working in this industry"
o current and future skill needs
o short- and long-term industry trends
6. Observe:
o meetings
o presentations
o interviews (if permitted)
Suggested Questions to Ask
A. General Questions:
1. Please briefly describe your company.
2. Describe your company’s culture and beliefs.
3. Over the past several years, what major industry changes or issues have impacted your company?
4. What challenges or changes do you anticipate in the future?
5. How many people are employed by the company?
6. How has technology affected your company?
7. What should I be teaching in my classroom to prepare students for employment in a company like this?
8. What would you recommend teachers do to strengthen the relevance of school to the workplace?
9. Would you be willing to do any of the following to support education:
a. Participate on an employer advisory board?
b. Speak to my class?
c. Offer a student a chance to job shadow?
d. Host a tour of your company?
e. Mentor a student?
f. Offer a 20-40 hour student internship?
g. Hire a student?
B. Labor Market Questions:
1. Do you see the need for new workers in your field increasing, decreasing or remaining the same?
2. In what areas are these increases and decreases taking place?
3. How might this labor market change over the next five years?
4. What skills are required of entry-level employees? Please include both job skills and personal qualities you value.
5. What skills do you look for when considering an employee for advancement?
6. What, if any, industry certifications, licenses or degrees do you consider desirable for a prospective employee?
7. What new technologies are emerging in this field?
8. Is there any additional information you would like educators to know about the labor market?
Human Resource Questions:
1. What job titles does your company have?
2. What level of education, training, skills or experiences does an applicant need to obtain an entry-level position? What are the starting wages?
3. What are some of the core abilities you look for in a new hire?
4. What training do you give employees?
5. How do you evaluate employees? How often?
6. What advice would you give a student who is interested in working for your company?
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