Educator Externships and Opportunities
Inspire a Qualified, Talented Workforce & Robust Talent Pipeline
Educator Externships and Opportunities
Inspire a Qualified, Talented Workforce & Robust Talent Pipeline
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Inspire a Qualified, Talented Workforce & Robust Talent Pipeline
Business Partners Impact Classrooms
Chair: Kristyn Kelley
Chair: Kristyn Kelley
Educators participate in a first-hand 4–6-week real-world learning experience. Local businesses hire educators during the summer providing opportunities to participate in the application of the content they are teaching to share with learners.
2026 Teacher Externship Application
Deadline February 26, 2026
Business Partners we need your Support!
2026 STEM Teacher Externship Host Guide:
Investing in the Future Workforce
Business Partners we need your Support!
2026 STEM Teacher Externship Host Guide:
Investing in the Future Workforce
Thank you for your interest in the PBC STEM Teacher Externship program. This guide outlines how your business can participate in a high-impact, four-week partnership that bridges the gap between industry expertise and the classroom. See our Business
2026 Externship Host Checklist & Responsibilities Form
Why Host a Teacher Extern?
Why Host a Teacher Extern?
By hosting a teacher, you are doing more than providing a summer job; you are influencing the local STEM talent pipeline.
Multiplier Effect: Every teacher you host reaches 125 students per year (5 classes of 25).
Fresh Perspective: Externs contribute to everyday projects using their unique content knowledge and viewpoints.
Brand Ambassadorship: Teachers return to their schools ready to communicate your company’s opportunities directly to future workers.
Authentic Learning: Your expertise helps teachers answer the age-old student question: "When will I ever need to know this?".
2026 Important Dates
2026 Important Dates
January 26, 2026: Teacher application process opens.
February 27, 2026: Application process closes.
March 9, 2026: Applications are delivered to host businesses for review.
March 10 – April 17, 2026: Interview period for host businesses to select candidates.
April 21, 2026: Externs are officially notified of their placements.
June & July 2026: Externships take place (specific 4-week windows are mutually agreed upon).
The Brain Lab for Teachers:
Explore, Discover, Apply (PDD)
Teachers, join us for day of learning at both UF Scripps and FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute on the PDD, Wednesday, February 18, from 10:00am to 3:30 pm.
Palm Beach County middle school and high school science teachers and principals are invited to join us for a collaborative day of learning at both UF Scripps and FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute on Wednesday, February 18, from 10:00am to 3:30 pm.
This engaging professional development day will feature exploration of neuroscience tools, drug discovery, facility tours, and a panel discussion on career pathways.
Spend a half day at each of these incredible science research and discovery institutions. Lunch is included.
Educator Intensive with UF Scripps and FAU SNBI w Registration.pdfFrom Molecules to Market: Real-World Chemistry in Action
February 18, PDD
Who: PBC Middle or High School Educators from public, charter, or private schools
When: February 18 , 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Surface Chemists of Florida, 1303 Park Lane South, Jupiter, FL 33458
Bridging Industry Expertise and Classroom Excellence
Bridging Industry Expertise and Classroom Excellence
PBC STEM Educator Immersion days are more than professional development; they are a strategic investment in the STEM talent pipeline. By placing teachers in industry settings, we ensure that classroom instruction aligns with current workforce demands.
Surface Chemists of Florida
Surface Chemists, a R&D firm specializing in surface science technology, prides itself on being adept problem solvers. Our primary focus lies in the development and commercialization of distinctive products and processes.By leveraging our expertise, we empower our valued customers to achieve the following objectives:
Accelerate their innovation
Increase the value they provide to their customers
Differentiate their products
The Impact
The Impact
Industry Tools: Teachers see the specific tools, equipment, and problem-solving processes used by professional chemists and engineers today.
Curriculum Relevance: Educators return with real-world scenarios and projects that answer the student question: "When will I ever need to know this?".
Authentic Application: Teachers gain a deeper understanding of the 4C's: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity, which are essential for student success in the modern workforce.
Dismantling Stereotypes: Teachers use their industry experience to show students that STEM professionals come from all backgrounds.
Success in College & Career: The program fosters a STEM foundation that promotes student success beyond the high school classroom.
Brand Ambassadorship: Teachers become "brand ambassadors" for local industries, identifying career pathways for students they might not have otherwise considered.
REGISTRATION: https://forms.gle/teysJu3kSV8TFAs96
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