Bringing Educators Behind the Scenes of Local Manufacturing
At CEDC, one of our core missions is strengthening the connection between education and industry and this summer, that mission came to life in a meaningful new way. We are thrilled to celebrate and be a small part of the launch of the Teacher Externship Program (TEP), a pilot initiative spearheaded by Laura Bushendorf, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator for the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District (CFAUSD) and valued CEDC Board member. Laura has been working tirelessly to build a bridge between local classrooms and the manufacturing facilities that are the backbone of our regional economy - and the results are already inspiring. What Is the TEP? TEP connects CFAUSD teachers directly with local manufacturers for four days of immersive, real-world learning experiences. Rather than reading about industry in a textbook, [...]
