Greater Shelby Chamber ~ 2008 Teacher Internship Program (TIPs)

This year the focus is “Technology Skills in the Workplace”.

The Greater Shelby County Chamber is offering a Teacher Internship Program (TIPs) for Shelby County educators to participate in this summer. We need YOUR BUSINESS to host a teacher or two. There is no cost for you to participate.

TIPs allows teachers a three-day experience in the world of business to incorporate into lesson plans for their students. This year’s emphasis is on Technology Skills in the Workplace. As a business leader, this is your opportunity to demonstrate a variety of technology skills, regardless of the type of business.

Please consider hosting a teacher for a three-day internship at your business in June.

You will be provided an outline as a guide for you and the teacher(s). This will maximize your impact in a Shelby County classroom.

To sign up and receive additional information, contact April Stone at 663-4542 or via email, april@shelbychamber.org.

Important Dates:
• TIPs Kick-Off: Tuesday, June 3rd, 8:30 – 10 a.m. at Thompson High School.
• Dates for Interning in a Business (any three business days within this range, to be determined with intern): Tuesday, June 3rd, through Wednesday, July 2nd.
• TIPs Wrap-Up: Wednesday, July 30th, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Pelham Civic Complex.

Requirements:
• Attend the TIPs Kick-Off and Wrap-Up events.
• Visit your teacher’s classroom by October 31, 2008.