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Overview

Teacher Externship Program

Overview: An innovative initiative supported by grant funding from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) designed to enhance Career and Technical Education (CTE) in middle and high schools throughout Dallas County.

Geographic Scope: Dallas County, Texas

Target Participants:

  • CTE educators

  • School counselors

  • Middle and high school teachers
  • Industry Focus Areas:

  • Aerospace

  • Business Administration

  • Construction

  • Hospitality

  • Logistics

  • Manufacturing
  • Program Details:

  • Up to 140 educators will participate

  • Each externship is 20 hours (five days, four hours each)

  • Participants spend time at participating local companies

  • Educators observe day-to-day operations

  • Learn key skills needed in each industry

  • Collaborate with professionals to enhance curriculum alignment with current industry demands
  • Funding Source: Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) grant

    Purpose: Bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical, real-world industry skills; ensure student education is aligned with industry needs

    Geographic Focus: Dallas County schools

    Contact: Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    For CTE Educators and Counselors:
    1. Complete the Externship Application for Teachers and Counselors (available on WFSDallas website)

    For Businesses Interested in Hosting:
    1. Complete the business application to host an extern (available on WFSDallas website)
    2. Identify available positions and timeframes
    3. Designate mentor/supervisor for extern
    4. Agree to host educator for 20 hours (five days, four hours each)

    Required Materials:

  • Application form

  • Availability information

  • Industry and position details (for businesses)
  • What Dallas County Local Workforce Development Board actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Grants in 2021
    5
    Total given
    $1.81M
    Median grant
    $150K
    Range
    $45K–$1.19M
    • By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX; Ceder Park, TX; Corpus Christi, TX.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • Houston-Galveston Area Council · Houston, TX

      The Dallas County Local Workforce Development Board is in partnership with several…

      $1.19M

    • Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area · Ceder Park, TX

      The Dallas County Local Workforce Development Board is in partnership with several…

      $300K

    • Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board · Corpus Christi, TX

      The Dallas County Local Workforce Development Board is in partnership with several…

      $150K

    • The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX

      The Dallas County Local Workforce Development Board is in partnership with several…

      $124K

    • Nortex Regional Planning Commission · Wichita Falls, TX

      The Dallas County Local Workforce Development Board is in partnership with several…

      $45K

    IRS Form 990 filing, 2021. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    Fields of Work

    teachersworkforce-developmentk-12-schools

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