EDUCATORS IN THE WORKPLACE:
Bridging the Gap Between Education and Business
Offered through a collaboration between
the Lackawanna County Workforce
Development Board and Skills in
Scranton, the newly revamped Educators
in the Workplace program seeks to
align and connect business and industry
leaders with local school districts, the
career and technical center and the local
intermediate unit.
Educators in the Workplace provides
Lackawanna County educators with
a week-long industry immersion
experience in one of four industry
specific cohorts. Educators will get a
sneak peek inside a Lackawanna County
company or organization.
Educators play an important role in
connecting students of all ages to the
world of work. The Chamber’s role is to
provide opportunities and resources to
strengthen an educator’s ability to guide
students in making informed career and
education decisions.
FOR BUSINESSES
IMMERSION EXPERIENCES
WITHIN LACKAWANNA
COUNTY’S LEADING AND
EMERGING INDUSTRIES
INCLUDE:
• LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION
• ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Businesses can gain a better
understanding of what is being
taught in the classroom and gain
valuable insight from experienced
teachers. Educators can gain a more
robust understanding of the technical
skills, behaviors and mindsets
students need to be successful in
today’s professional environment.
The Educators in the Workplace
experience seeks to ensure K-12
students are being taught the
essential knowledge and skills, as well
as guidance to prepare them for the
workplace of today and tomorrow.
• HEALTH CARE
• BUSINESS, FINANCE
AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
WHO CAN APPLY?
• TEACHERS FROM
KINDERGARTEN
TO 12TH GRADE
• GUIDANCE
COUNSELORS
• ADMINISTRATORS
DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Visit www.scrantonchamber.com/educator
or call (570) 342-7711 for more information!
6 • The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce
• CAREER & TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
INSTRUCTORS