Programs
The NORIA Educator Externship gives middle and high school teachers, counselors, and CTE staff a behind-the-scenes look at the plants, people, and career paths that keep Louisiana’s economy strong.
The 2026 Educator Externship runs July 14–16. Applications are open now. Earn a $1,000 stipend and bring back real-world industrial knowledge to your students.
THE PROGRAM
July 14–16, 2026
DAY 01
Industry Foundations
Welcome & Orientation, Presentations on Safety, Workforce Development, and Products of Industry. Interactive sessions with Industrial Contractors and live demonstrations at ABC New Orleans/Bayou.
DAY 02
Inside the Plant
Guided plant tour hosted by member companies. Observe maintenance, laboratory, logistics, and operations teams. Q&A with plant personnel and leadership.
DAY 03
Connecting to the Classroom
Hands-on curriculum integration activity, Community & Technical College presentation and campus tour. Reflection, feedback, and closing celebration.
*Participants must complete all three days to receive the $1,000 stipend.
WHY PARTICIPATE
01
Stipend
Earn a $1,000 professional development stipend upon completing all three days of the program.
02
Real Facility Access
Tour active manufacturing sites and training programs and see STEM in action — most educators never get this kind of access.
03
Industry Connections
Meet professionals from process operations, maintenance, and engineering — and build relationships that benefit your students long after the program ends.
04
Classroom Ready
Return to your school with real-world lessons, career resources, and the confidence to connect students to industrial pathways in our region.
