Summer Industry Experience

The Summer Industry Experience is a three-day professional learning opportunity that immerses educators in real-world industry settings. Participants gain firsthand industry insight, develop real-world classroom connections, and become better equipped to advise students on meaningful career pathways.

Educator Information

CTE, secondary, postsecondary, and adult educators are encouraged to participate. Educators will connect directly with industry professionals and develop classroom activities grounded in real workforce needs. The Summer Industry Experience includes a $500 stipend, 18 units of CPE credit, and access to shared lesson planning resources designed to strengthen career awareness and advising for students. In advance of orientation, a placement form will be sent to build an itinerary for days on-site with industry. Full attendance and participation in all assigned components is required to receive the stipend.

Date/Time

June 2-6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Daily times will vary based on travel to/from externship sites)

Educator Application Opens April 1, 2026.


Stipend Requirements

  • Application materials, including required documents and placement form
  • Day 1: Morning orientation and afternoon on-site participation
  • Day 2: Morning on-site participation and afternoon guided group debrief
  • Day 3: Morning on-site participation and afternoon guided group debrief
  • Submission of required activity by the designated deadline (June 30)
  • Survey completion

*All listed requirements must be completed in full for educators to receive a stipend. $500 and 18 hours of CPE Credit.

Employer Information

Employers across West Central Texas in a variety of industries are invited to submit an Interest Form to host a Summer Industry Experience. Benefits include:

  • Building lasting partnerships with educators 
  • Sharing info and skills to shape the future workforce 
  • Increasing opportunities for additional career-based activities such as job shadowing, plant tours, and career speakers

Upon completion of an Interest Form, a staff member will follow-up to share additional information and explore opportunities for placing educators at the employer host site.

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Contact

For more information on the Summer Industry Experience, please email Teresa Bridwell, Career Education Manager, at Teresa.Bridwell@wfswct.org or call (325) 386-3073.