Teacher in the Workplace
The Teacher In The Workplace grant program helps connect educators with local business leaders and employers, bridging the gap between the classroom and industry.
Through this program, kindergarten through postsecondary educators, counselors, and administrators learn more about industry trends, needs, and opportunities – which supports and enhances college and career preparations in classrooms across Pennsylvania.
Grants
Teacher
in the Workplace grants provide the opportunity for eligible organizations – in
partnership with their Local Workforce Development Board – to develop and/or
implement Teacher in the Workplace programs.
On
January 6, Governor Tom Wolf announced $2.2 million in Teacher in the Workplace
grants had been awarded to 92 local education agencies (LEAs) to enable teachers
to visit local employers and learn the skills and industry trends to enhance
their classroom instruction, student learning, and career readiness. Each LEA
will receive a $25,000 Targeted Grant. Learn
more about these grants and view a list of the recipients.
View
the Teacher in the Workplace Notice of
Grant Availability from October 2019. (PDF)