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Educator Application for EXCITE
EXCITE is a week-long summer professional development program placing middle and high school educators in business and industry settings to connect the classroom to the workplace. Educators will visit one or two businesses per day for the first four days of the program. The fifth day will include a debrief meeting with the program coordinator and peer educators to discuss lessons learned and ideas for classroom implementation. The goal is to equip teachers with answers to the "why do I need to know this" question and create relevancy within the standard curriculum based on real-life experiences provided by industry. Counselors can use the experience to connect students to careers and develop networks that expand work-based learning experiences for students.

The program will accept up to 30 educators. Participants will receive a stipend ($800 DPC, $500 HCPS) for successfully completing the week-long program and developing one lesson that integrates what they have learned from the employers.

Eligibility: Middle and high school teachers and school counselors are welcomed to apply. Participants must teach in Southcentral Virginia (GO Virginia Region 3) and be able to attend a 1 hour orientation at IALR in June 2024. Priority will be given to public school teachers and new program participants.

Program Dates: June 17-21, 2024 OR July 8-12, 2024. Apply as soon as possible!

At the end of this application, you will be asked to provide a narrative response and upload your resume or biographical sketch.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
School District*
Schools Served*
How many years have you been an educator at your current school(s)?*

Less than 3 years3-5 years5-10 years10-15 years15+ years
How many TOTAL years have you been an educator?*

Less than 3 years3-5 years5-10 years10-15 years15+ years
What grade level(s) do you teach/support?*

Middle (6-8th grade)High (9-12th grade)Both (6-12th grade)
If teaching, what subject(s)?*
What career development tools, if any, are you currently using with your students?*
Are you familiar with Major Clarity?

YesNoSomewhat
How knowledgeable are you of the region's targeted economic development sectors and workforce needs?*

1

2

3

4

5

1 is No knowledge, 5 is Very knowledgeable
Describe your current efforts, if any, to engage local employers with your students.*
I am available to participate in EXCITE on the following dates:*

June 17-21, 2024 (32-hr commitment)July 8-12, 2024 (32-hr commitment)
I am available to attend a mandatory one-hour EXCITE orientation:*

Thursday, June 6, 2024 @2pm at 150 Slayton Ave, Danville, VAWednesday, June 12, 2024 @10am at 150 Slayton Ave, Danville, VATuesday, June 18, 2024 @2pm at 150 Slayton Ave, Danville, VA
Which industry sectors are you most interested in? Select your top three.*

Agriculture/Agritourism, Food & Natural ResourcesArchitecture and ConstructionArts, A/V Technology and CommunicationsBusiness Management and AdministrationEnergyFinanceGovernment & Public AdministrationHealth ScienceHospitality & TourismHuman ServicesInformation TechnologyLaw, Public Safety, Corrections and SecurityManufacturingMarketingScience, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsTransportation, Distribution and Logistics
Are there any employers that you would prefer to visit during your externship and/or businesses that you already have a good relationship/contact with? If so, please provide the name of the business, contact person/information, and why you would like to visit this company.
I understand that, if selected for this program, I am committing to an externship at a minimum of four businesses over four days and a three-hour debriefing session. I understand that I am responsible for my own transportation.*

I understand.
I understand that site locations will vary across the region. I understand that the site locations and my industry placements will be determined by participating employers.*

I understand.
I understand that I will receive an $800 stipend from IALR upon successful completion of the externship requirements: site visits, observations, journals, and final lesson plans*

I understand.
I acknowledge that the externship is not an employment situation nor a contracted position. I will act professionally and follow company policies related to safety and confidentiality.*

I understand.
I will create one lesson plan that incorporates what I have learned and will integrate this lesson during the 2024-25 school year.*

Yes, I will.No, I will not.
I agree to be photographed for marketing purposes.

I agreeI DO NOT agree
Narrative Response: Why are you interested in this externship opportunity? What do you hope to learn or gain from this experience? (200 words) *

0/200
Please upload your resume or bio sketch.*

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Educator Application for EXCITE