Educators & Counselors in the Workplace
Here, in Roane, we know that only through communication can the gap between what business needs and what educators convey to their students be narrowed. To that point, the Educators in the Workplace program is hosted by several area businesses. The program is sponsored by the Roane Alliance, and is open to educators from Roane County. Representatives from the hosting businesses provide information about their company, workplace culture, and discuss ways to connect what the students learn in the classroom to what is required in the workplace.
The Educators in the Workplace program began in summer of 2009. Businesses benefit by helping develop a skilled workforce in the future and making connections with teachers to further support the education of that workforce.
Over the years, 18 organizations have hosted 55 visits for Roane County educators from elementary school to college. In School Year 2018 - 2019, all Roane County middle school and high school teachers visited at least five organizations.
