Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board
Teacher In the Workplace
Teacher In the Workplace, or TIW, provides educators with exploration in local industries. TIW also provides local businesses with the opportunity to collaborate with public educators from K-12 institutions, career and technology centers, and post-secondary organizations. Combined, these efforts strengthen career readiness, pathway opportunities, and classroom instruction for students’ future success.
Questions, Concerns, Comments, or Suggestions? Email TIW@westfaywib.org!
Over
200
educators supported
At least
7,000
students impacted
More than
40
businesses involved
Benefits
Learn more about the several benefits of being a TIW educator or business.
Educator Benefits
As a TIW Educator, you will:
- Earn 48 credits
- Join a supportive community
- Participate in business tours, job shadowing, training, and collaboration
- Use new knowledge to support your district
- Receive substitute teacher and transportation reimbursements
- And more!
Email TIW@westfaywib.org to learn more about being a TIW Educator!
Business Benefits
As a TIW Business, you will:
- Raise awareness of your business and its needs
- Provide business tours, job shadowing opportunities, and collaborate with educators
- Make an impact on classroom instruction to ensure relevancy
- Participation on business panels
- And more!
Email TIW@westfaywib.org to learn more about being a TIW Business!
Industries Explored
TIW specifically explores industries that are in-demand in the workforce area to ensure relevancy to local workforce needs.
Industries include:
- Business Services
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Technology
- Trades
Program Model
TIW is built on a 5-day program model that takes place over several months during the school year to ensure educators and businesses have ample opportunities to collaborate and learn.
5-Day TIW Program Model:
- Day 1: Program Kickoff for Educators and Businesses
- Day 2: Business facility tours and Group Activities with Career and Technology Centers
- Day 3: Educator job shadowing at business facilities
- Day 4: Final event presentation preparation for educators
- Day 5: Culminating event welcoming participating and previous TIW educators, businesses, and key partners from the local area.
“Smail Auto is more than an automotive company; they are a family. No matter what brand, branch, or department you walk into, it is felt. The pride they take in their company and day to day tasks is amazing. Wonderful experience and eye opening to the industry and employment opportunities for our young students.”
– TIW Educator | ’22 – ’23 TIW Cohort
Previous TIW Events & Activities:
Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board
145 Pavilion Lane,
Youngwood, PA 15697
724.755.2145 | TTY: 724.925.3243
info@westfaywib.org
Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For federal funding information, visit westfaywib.org/resources/.