Teachers in Business Program

The Teachers in Business Program is a hands-on professional development opportunity for NSW Department of Education and Training teachers to participate in a different world, outside the classroom. This program gives teachers the opportunity to take part in an industry placement of up to two weeks to gain skills, knowledge and experience in areas of professional interest that will contribute to their school development plans. This program is run through the Vocational Education in Schools Directorate.

What's in it for teachers?

Participating teachers are provided with opportunities to:

• undertake professional development consistent with the Department’s Quality Teaching Model
• reflect on their teaching practice consistent with the NSW teacher professional standards
• develop a greater understanding of workplace issues and practices other than in a school setting, such as:
  • the structure and organisation of work places
  • the application of technology
  • the culture and ethos of work places
  • staff recruitment policies and practices
  • workplace development and training procedures
  • industrial relations issues, including workplace health and safety issues, and
  • the development of employment related skills
• develop their leadership and managerial skills and apply new ideas to their teaching situation
• provide schools with the opportunity to build new business community partnerships and strengthen embedded enterprise learning programs.