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PresenterJeff Fagan CMP CASE

Global Account ExecutiveMarriott International

NAF ABLC Board Member

Externship Planning

• How and Where to Find Externships

• How to Approach Business Partners

• What is Stemersion

• Benefits from Externships

• Hurdles and How to Overcome

• Q & A

AGENDA

Who is in the Room?

We are going to ask you at the end what two ideas will you take back to schoolandWhich of these ideas will be a challenge for you?

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• Local Academy Advisory Boards- Use your Corporate Partners

• Mayor Youth Groups and Local Chamber

• Local University STEM Sponsors

• Parents of Students That Work for Corporations

• Partners From the National Board

• Proactively Seek our Local HQ Companies- NYC/SFO/Miami

• Marriott/NAF Courtyard Partnership

How and Where to Find Externships

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• Start by showing them WIIFM

• Many Corporations have CSR Initiatives/Programs (Marriott)

• Ask your local Mayor’s youth program or chamber to introduce you to a local business contact

• A way to give back to the local community

• Great Source of recruiting future employees

• Business are reaching farther back to find qualified workers• Many Companies are getting involved in STEMersion and will

contribute to help train the next workforce in STEM

How do You Approach Business Partners?

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Many Companies Are Getting Involved in STEMersion

What Is STEMersion?Watch This

www.youtube.com/stemersion

• Teachers receive front line exposure on what Jobs are needed

• Teachers receive workforce experience and effective Teacher preparedness

• Teachers learn what the GAP is between the classroom and what the real world requires

• Teachers can be a job resource for the community

• Teachers can adjust curriculum and make it more relevant

• Businesses develop a more reliant work force pool with better trained entry level employees for minimal cost.

Benefits From Externships

• Teacher Externships often take place in the summer months and can last any amount of time.

• Some companies pay a stipend, but not required. Transportation is up to teacher. Meals, give-a-ways and gift cards can be given in place

• Both Parties meet prior and set guidelines for both parties and make sure they are met

• Identify an employee who will serve as a mentor/supervisor

• Guide externs not only in carrying out specific projects but also in understanding underlying goals and principles, such as total quality management, and continuous improvement.

Key Consideration

• We don’t have any Corporate Contacts- Put key business partners on your local Academy Board that have influence.

• We don’t have staff or time- This is just like a student job shadowing, only with teachers. Use same template.

• We have strict union rules- Then have the teacher spend the day with a GM or Supervisor, shadowing their typical day.

• We can’t afford it-Stipend is not mandatory. Offer Meals, give-a-ways or gift cards. The benefit off-sets the cost.

• Take baby steps and start with two or three businesses at a time. It will gain momentum and grow with time.

Possible Hurdles and How to Overcome

Q & A Thank You!