Host a 2024 Teacher Extern

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Host a Teacher Extern to help shape Maryland’s future workforce

Today, we proudly launch our 2024 Teacher Externship Program. This is a unique, immersive four-week summer program that builds a bridge between educators and top Maryland businesses to empower students with knowledge on future careers. Inquire now about being a host company!

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Why should you host a Teacher Extern? Hear from some of our 2023 Teacher Externs on why this experience was impactful to them and their students.

Jeffery Hodos, a Science Teacher at Middletown High School in Frederick County, and Amanda McGrew, a Work-Based Learning Coordinator at Oakdale High School in Frederick County, talk about their experience at AstraZeneca.

Michele Petres, a School Counselor at Towson High School in Baltimore County, shares her experience externing with Hatzel & Buehler.

Adanna Andrews, a College and Career Advisor at Meade High School in Anne Arundel County, talks about her recent experience externing with W.L. Gary and CRW Mechanical.

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Maryland Chamber Foundation’s Teacher Externship Program

Through the Maryland Chamber Foundation’s four-week Teacher Externship Program, top companies across Maryland host high school educators to provide them with hands-on experiences and insight into our state’s leading businesses and their talent needs. Educators learn about in-demand skills and a variety of job opportunities, taking what they learn back to the classroom to spark student interest in the promising careers and futures that await them.