Educator Externships

Educators are on the front lines in preparing our youth to be part of our future workforce. This requires innovative thinking to guide students to the career pathway best suited for them. The Paducah Chamber wants to help educators gain first-hand knowledge to connect the dots from classroom to careers.

The Educator Externships Program is in its third year. All educators including teachers, counselors, career coaches and administrators will spend a day this summer learning about the high-demand jobs in Paducah and McCracken County. During the day-long externship, educators will gain hands-on experience and insight from employers that will help them better inform students about the academic and employability skills needed to obtain these jobs.

This program is a part of the Paducah Chamber's Leadership Center.

Featured Industry Days in 2025:

Paducah DOE Site Day - Tuesday, June 10, 2025 

River Industry Day - Wednesday, June 25, 2025 

Health Care Day - Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Engineering Day - Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Register HERE for any or all!