Educator Externship Program

Explore the GBRIA Educator Externship Program, connecting high school educators with industry in Louisiana.

The GBRIA Educator Externship Program aims to connect industry and high school educators with exceptional career opportunities available to their students. The program gives high school educators first-hand experiences, connecting with professionals in plant operations, maintenance, and contractor companies who support industrial facilities. Selected high school educators (teachers and career counselors) will receive a $1,000 stipend.*

*Participants must attend all three days to receive stipend)

Program Dates:

2025 dates will be available soon.

About Industry

Industry in Louisiana is responsible for producing products that shape modern life. 25,000+ plant & regular contract employees work in member facilities at a median salary of over $74,000/year for engineers and the range for industrial trades and technicians is between $47,000 – $100,000+.

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Program Details & Applications

Program overview, agenda, and applications will be available in early 2025.

Contact:

For questions about GBRIA’s Educator Externship Program, please contact:

Brandon Smith
brandon@gbria.org
(225) 769-0596, extension 17

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