Skills in Scranton, the workforce development affiliate of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, is accepting applications for the 2023 Educator in the Workplace Program.
Educator in the Workplace seeks to enhance classroom instruction, student learning, and career readiness for the workplace of today and tomorrow by connecting Lackawanna County educators and school board directors with local business and industry leaders.
Program participants will participate in a minimum of five, one-day, virtual and in-person learning sessions.
Who can apply?
• Teachers from Kindergarten through 12th grade
• Counselors
• Administrators
• Career and technical education instructors
• School Board directors
What will program participants be doing?
• Participating in and exploring career pathways in local businesses and industries
• Interacting directly with leaders of the business community, gaining insight on the skills students need to be successful in their future careers
• Establishing connections to business and industry leaders in Lackawanna County’s leading and emerging industry sectors
• Learning about local businesses and employment opportunities
“Educator in the Workplace seeks to align and connect business and industry leaders with local school districts, the career and technical center, and the local intermediate unit,” said Amy Luyster, Vice President. “Program participants are provided experiences interacting directly with industry and business leaders to learn about industry trends, needs and opportunities to enhance their classroom instruction, student learning and career readiness.
“Thank you to the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce for taking the initiative to provide easily accessible resources which will ultimately prioritize the success of our youth and provide much needed resources for educators and job seekers. Raising awareness such as this will certainly increase opportunities within our communities,” said Dr. Kathleen Sottile, executive director, Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit.
The deadline to apply for the 2023 Educator in the Workplace program is Friday, Jan. 20. For more information or to register visit www.scrantonchamber.com.
This program is funded in part by a City of Scranton American Rescue Plan Non-Profit Covid Relief Grant and sponsored by Pennsylvania American Water.
About Skills in Scranton
Skills in Scranton, an affiliate of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, integrates workforce and economic development through collaborative partnerships, connecting industry and education to drive local economic prosperity.
