Programs

Educator Externship

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

Three Days Inside Industry

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 

What You'll Get Out of It

01

$1,000 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.

APPLY TODAY

Ready to See Industry Beyond the Gate?

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.