GRAND RAPIDS – Next week, more than a dozen West Michigan teachers are joining local businesses for a hands-on experience in the workplace.

The fourth annual Educator in the Workplace program begins Monday. It is a partnership between the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and Kent Intermediate School District. Participants say teaming up educators and businesses can help develop relationships that will lead to a stronger workforce.

Organizers of the five-day program say teachers will get first-hand knowledge of how hard skills like math and science, and soft-skills like group work, are used in the workplace. They can share their learning experience with students to generate interest and an understanding of what skills are necessary for the workforce.

Teachers will work with company representatives August 1-5 to identify skill sets employers need and join project teams where they will witness those skills in action.

Local participating companies include:

Granger Construction
Mindscape at Hannon McKendry
Flexco
The Rapid
VanAndel Institute
Wolverine Coil & Spring
Amway
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Butterball Farms
Gymco
City of Grand Rapids
Lacks Enterprises
Steelcase
Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital

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