Tech Prep 101.pdf - Tech Prep of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc.
Tech Prep 101.pdf - Tech Prep of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc.
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Academic Leadership Alliance<br />
Summer Educator Externships<br />
ALA partners: McAllen Economic<br />
DDevelopment l t Corporation, C ti Region R i One O ESC, ESC<br />
<strong>Tech</strong> <strong>Prep</strong>, Brownsville Chamber <strong>of</strong><br />
Commerce, Harlingen Area Chamber <strong>of</strong><br />
Commerce, Harlingen Economic Development<br />
Corporation, school districts, and employers<br />
• “[I liked] seeing how <strong>the</strong> extern converted<br />
workplace experience into lesson plans.” --<br />
Employer Employer, ALA 2010<br />
• “ . . . <strong>the</strong> experience <strong>of</strong> working within a highly<br />
specialized organization enables me to<br />
appreciate <strong>the</strong> impact in <strong>the</strong> business<br />
community community. This experience provided me with<br />
<strong>the</strong> insight <strong>of</strong> what is needed to become a highly<br />
successful employee within a fast-paced<br />
organization. Teamwork and focus made this<br />
job a very positive experience. experience ” --Educator, Educator<br />
ALA 2010<br />
Continuation planned for Summer 2011<br />
Rene Pena, Veteran’s Memorial High School<br />
teacher, spent his externship at Karlee Co. in<br />
McAllen. He states, “Being an extern at was a very<br />
positive experience. I enjoyed working with <strong>the</strong><br />
various departments and gained an overview <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
overall functioning <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> company.”