Summer Industrial Fellowships for Teachers

Helping teachers make a difference!

CREATING A POSITIVE

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

to share with students

   K - 12

Teachers

Interested teachers submit applications detailing their skills and education, along with what they hope to learn and how their students will benefit. Industry hosts access applications online to identify the best prospects for their summer work projects.

All certified K-12 teachers are eligible to apply, but SIFT opportunities often relate to science, technology, engineering or math.

Teachers will be expected to use their own unique talents to assist the business. For example, an English teacher might complete a writing project, while a chemistry teacher may do hands-on lab research. A business teacher might develop a marketing plan while a third grade teacher does database work.

Teachers consistently rate SIFT in the top 10% of their professional development experiences. Brevard County staff development personnel rate SIFT so highly that they allow teachers sixty (60) in-service credits for participating in the seven week program.  Teachers report being invigorated, motivated, and eager to apply their experience in the classroom; they definitely finish the summer knowing that SIFT is “More Than Just a Summer Job” and note that the summer paycheck isn’t bad either!

How are teachers paid?

The business host’s cost is $5,000 per teacher and covers program coordination, including orientation and workshops, the teacher’s stipend, liability insurance, and cash awards for top classroom performance.

Teachers receive a fellowship stipend of $3,000 for fully participating in the program. They are paid as independent contractors through SIFT, which issues 1099s for tax purposes. SIFT coordinators assist the host with any industry required paperwork, such as liability waivers, confidentiality forms or other on-site documentation. SIFT issues the first stipend of $1,000 two weeks into the program and then $2,000 upon completion and submission of a classroom action plan.

Teachers who do the best job of implementing the required action plan are eligible for a $150 to $500 award from SIFT.

Support from industry . . .

The list of companies that have welcomed teachers into their industrial complexes is long and varied. They include NASA, McDonald Douglas, ....,

Commit to being an industry host for one or more teachers this summer. Sponsor the orientation, planning workshop or closing luncheon.

Community support

Become a “Friend of SIFT” by making a donation and help spread the word about this program.

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How to apply

See online application here . . .

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Sample classroom action plans:

Follow this link!