Idaho Educator Externship Program:
Application Resources for Hosts
Resources and application guidelines for STEM AC industry hosts & host Candidates.
Application Process overview
Submit Application
Receive Extern Candidates to interview and offer placements to the right Externs
Externs work at a Host Site during the summer between May and September
What can your Extern work on? Project Ideas & Helpful Tips
An extern is more than free labor!
We ask hosts to create meaningful STEM work experiences for their externs.
There are no “perfect projects”, but the strongest host candidates will incorporate the insights below into defining a body of work that is valuable to an extern AND meets their own business needs.
PRO TIP: Think outside the “teaching” box!
Many educators are NOT looking to keep teaching during the summer! Their goal is to get hands on experience in STEM careers, learn about real-world applications of STEM, and do something different from a run-of-the-mill summer job.
While you may want to leverage your extern’s educator expertise, be sure you are thinking creatively about all the ways your organization has to teach about STEM careers and meet people working in STEM careers.
*Project Worksheet Downloads a Word Document
What a great project looks like
Meaningful learning: Educators learn something new about how STEM shows up in the workplace.
Network growth: Introduces educators to a number of people working in STEM careers.
Professional work: Hosts define work appropriate to an experienced adult.
Clear expectations & onboarding: Host provides clarity about what’s expected in the role; onboards externs rapidly and efficiently.
Questions?
halle.fultz@stem.idaho.gov