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

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Today, we proudly launch our 2025 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.   Share with high school educators in your network who might be interested.
Inquire now about being a host company!
Why should you host a Teacher Extern? Hear from some of our recent 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.

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.