Audience

RealTech III is June 16-20 and Registration Deadline is May 8, 2008
RealTech IV is July 14-18 and Registration Deadline is May 29, 2008

You may register here.

Participants will

• Be required to sign a contract to attend the entire 5 day camp.
• Prepare a work plan that incorporates what they have learned into their teaching or counseling tasks for the following academic year.
• Deliver a 3-minute synopsis of the impact of the experience or opinion about technical education.

Highlights will be

• Each day will include and industry speaker, telling about the jobs available and/or skills required to be successful in their respective business.
• Tours of area Business/Industry with a focus on the need for employees with technical skills

TSTC West Texas will provide

• $100/day for your participation (Maximum 20 participants) Must attend all 5 days
• 2 meals per day
• Lodging in our dorms
• 40 hours of TEA CE Credits

Expected Outcomes

• Increased awareness of necessary STEM courses for high school graduates.
• Increased awareness of opportunities for TSTC graduates.
• Increased awareness of potential job satisfaction and rewarding technology careers.

Objectives

• Create an immersive experience in technology education for High School educators.
• Place High School educators in classrooms and labs with hands-on experiences.
• Organize teams and provide exposure to multiple disciplines.
• Incorporate industry presentations on changes in the workplace and future employment opportunities.