By opening their doors to educators, employers play a key role in shaping a skilled, future-ready workforce for Deep East Texas.
We are proud of the positive impact this initiative has on our region. Teachers gain first-hand industry knowledge to better inform, educate, and guide students toward careers that align with their skills and interests. Students, in turn, benefit from classroom lessons that are connected to real-world applications—helping them build the academic and technical skills needed to succeed in high-demand jobs in our Deep East Texas communities.
Employers: Strengthen your future workforce by opening your doors and sharing industry expertise.
Teachers: Apply industry-specific strategies in the classroom and inspire students with meaningful career connections.
Students: Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to compete for opportunities in growing local industries.
How Employers Participate
Participating employers collaborate with Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas to provide teachers with meaningful, hands-on learning experiences in a safe, supervised environment. Employer partners are asked to:
- Designate a staff member to plan, host, and supervise the externship experience.
- Share workplace expectations, including dress code and any safety requirements.
- Provide feedback to Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas to help strengthen the program.
- Extend the classroom-to-career connection by offering worksite tours or classroom presentations during the school year.
