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Seeking Host Companies and Educators for the 2024 Teacher Externship Program

A group of educators participating in the Maryland Chamber Foundation's Teacher Externship Program alongside employees from their host company standing in a group in front of large electrical transformers wearing safety equipment.

Blog Seeking Host Companies and Educators for the 2024 Teacher Externship Program Nov 6, 2023 The Maryland Chamber Foundation is excited to announce that applications are now open for our 2024 Teacher Externship Program! This unique four-week summer program builds a bridge between educators and top Maryland businesses, empowering students with knowledge on future careers.…

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Gaining Real-World Perspectives: A Teacher Externship with Kaiser Permanente

Teacher Extern Alethea Smith standing in front of a 3-D welcome sign at a Kaiser Permanente medical facility, with flowers and landscaping in the background.

Blog Gaining Real-World Perspectives: A Teacher Externship with Kaiser Permanente Oct 5, 2023 Alethea Smith, a business teacher at Owings Mills High School, recently took part in the Maryland Chamber Foundation’s Teacher Externship program, spending four-weeks working with Kaiser Permanente to gain a deep understanding of the work being done by a leader in the…

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Prince George’s County 7th Grader wins 2023 National Civics Bee for Maryland

A close up of the middle school students who earned first and second place in the 2023 National Civics Bee for Maryland standing on a stage and both holding a large check for their grand prize earnings, with Whitney Harmel, Executive Director of the Maryland Chamber Foundation, standing with the first place winner.

News Release Prince George’s County 7th Grader wins 2023 National Civics Bee for Maryland Jun 21, 2023 Annapolis, Md. — On Saturday, June 17, the Maryland Chamber Foundation hosted the 2nd annual National Civics Bee, sponsored in Maryland by Amazon, at Coppin State University.  Hosted in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of…

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Meet the Host Companies & Educators Participating in the Maryland Chamber Foundation’s 2023 Teacher Externship Program

A group of educators participating in the Maryland Chamber Foundation's Teacher Externship Program alongside employees from their host company, Whiting-Turner, standing in a group at a construction site with safety equipment on.

Blog Meet the Host Companies & Educators Participating in the Maryland Chamber Foundation’s 2023 Teacher Externship Program Jun 20, 2023 The Maryland Chamber Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its 2023 Teacher Externship Program, a unique workforce development program that pairs high school educators with leading businesses from across the state, equipping them…

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