Exposing Students to New Career Paths

University of Kansas Medical Center
Aspirations to become a doctor or nurse are fairly common among today’s students. But it’s rare to hear students mention “toxicologist” as a career option. That’s because most students have never heard of the field. However, this could begin to change soon, thanks to the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC). Through its participation in TeacherTech, KUMC is exposing students to numerous medical careers, including toxicology. <more>

Students gain support, encouragement through e-Mentoring Program and TeacherTech

Truman Medical Center
Last summer, high school teacher Edward Wilson spent eight weeks working in the Information Technology Department at Truman Medical Center (TMC) as part of the TeacherTech externship program. A teacher in the Kansas City, Missouri School District, Edward thought a summer externship would provide a healthy change of pace as well as new challenges and ideas he could bring back to the classroom. It did just that and much more. <more>

Teacher Extern Brings Fresh Approaches, Helps Company Extend Community Reach

JE Dunn Construction Company
When creating a job description for a TeacherTech extern, the management at JE Dunn Construction Company admittedly left it a bit open-ended. Though they knew they wanted to bring a teacher onboard to work in their training department, they also knew they couldn’t anticipate all the talents and skill sets a teacher may possess. And they were right. <more>

A Powerful Plan - Preparing Students Today for Tomorrow’s Workforce

Kansas City Power & Light
With an aging workforce and an increasing demand for electric energy, the power industry soon could be facing a new kind of energy challenge: supplying the growing demand for skilled-craft and technical workers. So, throughout the country, industry leaders are exploring ways to raise public awareness about career opportunities in these fields and, ultimately, increase the pool of qualified candidates to fill the positions. <more>

TeacherTech Produces Ongoing Returns for Business, Community

American Century Investments
Few investments reap both immediate and long-term returns, but American Century Investments certainly knows how to identify and tap into those that do. Such was the case in the summer of 2007, when the investment management firm participated in the pilot year of TeacherTech, a program that both aligned with the firm’s community investment strategy and offered the potential of producing significant benefits for both American Century and the community . <more>