[New] BEHIND THE SCENES

Educators in the Workplace is the Chamber’s way of bringing Greater Owensboro’s workforce to the classroom. This program is designed to benefit students through their educator’s experience through their immersion into the workplace. This provides a unique perspective outside the typical classroom setting to ultimately give their students a better understanding about workforce programs and opportunities available in the Greater Owensboro region. By gaining exposure to the workforce opportunities available, going on-site to speak with employers about their operations and expectations, and engaging in discussions with other teaching professionals, educators who participate in this program link the classroom to the workplace.

Relaunched by the Chamber this fall, Educators in the Workplace features four sessions that focus on a variety of professional fields: Manufacturing, IT and STEM, Healthcare, and Transportation/Logistics.

The Manufacturing session took educators to Sun Windows, Mizkan, and Owensboro Community and Technical College for a firsthand view of the college’s Workforce Solutions programs GOFAME and GOCAREERS.

The IT and STEM session covered relevant technology career options for today’s workforce; Fastek Services, LLC and Southern Star Central Gas and Pipelines gave educators a glimpse of the professional application of IT and STEM in both small business and large corporation. February’s session will focus on our community’s transportation system and its role in our economy. The Healthcare sessions will take place in March 2023 with the intention of immersing participants in relevant healthcare careers within our regional hospital, local nursing homes, doctors’ offices, etc.

The tours provided by host employers allow educators to learn about the industry, levels of proficiency required for employees, and any other topics employers wish to cover. Businesses who host can demonstrate their specific needs for well-educated, welltrained, and employees to build a stronger workforce for tomorrow. Connecting high school, middle school and post-secondary educators with area business leaders builds a much-needed bridge between education and profession.