Teacher in the Workplace Business and Industry Tours
The Dakota County Tech Prep Consortium is again offering the opportunity for educators to network with their peers and build partnerships with business and industry. Learn about career opportunities and skills your students will need as they move into the exciting workforce of the 21st century.
Behind the scenes tours scheduled for this session are
For your convenience, tours are scheduled after the school day, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Except Rio Gran)
Rio Gran Enterprises - Tuesday, April 8
16440 Fischer Ave, (Off 145th between Rosemount and Hastings)
Learn about the facets of modern pet boarding, training and grooming in this delightful setting. You may decide to send your pets on the next vacation and stay here yourself. Located in Hastings, Rio Gran’s city themed Uptown building features luxury themed pet suites off an indoor walkway with trees and a water fountain. A dog training academy and grooming facility are included in the 20,000 square feet of buildings on 3.2 acres. Champion Boston Terriers and Doberman Pinschers have their home here. Karen Beskau, owner, will share how she’s grown this business, the rewards, challenges and job opportunities. This tour is from 4-5:00.
Go to www.riogran.com for a preview.
Lloyd’s Barbeque Co., - Tuesday, April 8
1455 Mendota Heights Rd ,
Mendota Heights
The pioneer of heat and eat barbecue meat 25 years ago, Lloyd’s ribs and tubs of shredded pork, beef and chicken originate in Mendota Heights. Learn what goes into processing, marketing, and distributing Lloyd’s barbecue products from the hoof to your grocer’s shelf. This tour was scheduled last year but had to be cancelled because of the March 1 storm.
Go to www.lloydsbbq.com for company information.
Goodrich Sensor Systems - Thursday, April 10
14300 Judicial Road
Burnsville
Goodrich Sensor Systems, designs and manufactures sensors for the aeronautics industry. The sensors provide measurements for flight control and cockpit information. The Director of Engineering – MEMS Pressure & Inertial Sensors--will lead this tour and provide interesting insights into possibilities for students in this industry.We are pleased to offer this tour for the first time since 9/11. An ID will be required. Participants must be a US citizen or green card holder. An ID will be required.
To learn more about the corporation go to www.sensors.goodrich.com
Gardens of Eagan - Thursday, April 10
25494 Highview Ave
Farmington
A fifth generation family farm, in operation since 1857, Gardens of Eagan began growing organic vegetables in 1973 and received organic certification in 1974. One of the longest certified organic operations in the United States, owners Martin and Atina Diffley have inspired and educated many young people on organic vegetable farming through their on-farm intern program which was the first in the Midwest. Their produce is available in season at the Wedge and other Twin Cities’ natural food co-ops and area stores. Atina Diffley will demonstrate and explain organic farming: the requirements, how the fertility system works, benefits to the environment and the difference from conventional farming. She’ll also describe how their business has evolved and the immediate future of the farm. Here’s an opportunity to learn first hand the meaning of “organic” and discover career link possibilities this new (or return to the old) farming offers. For more info go to www.gardensofeagan.com
Why Offer Business and Industry Tours for Educators?
This is our 13th offering of these tours. The success of this program is measured in the hundreds of educators we have accommodated since 1999.
Teachers are encouraged to link real world experiences to course content. As educators, you are constantly challenged to prepare students to be well equipped to enter post-secondary education and careers, and so it is important to keep abreast of the needs and changes in the workplace. In addition, business/industry has an interest in developing communication with educators.
How will I benefit?
You will gain knowledge of products, services and major changes in the industry you are touring. You will hear about career opportunities available to your students and the skills and education they will need. You may be able to identify ways in which to use the tour information in your classroom. Business representatives will be available to answer additional questions and discuss ways they may wish to partner with education, i.e. speaker, internships, field trips, etc.
- $40 dollar stipend for currently employed Dkta Cty Consortium mbr educators
- Clock Hours.
- Great networking opportunity.
- Develop business partnerships.
Questions?
Registrations must be accompanied by a $15 check payable to “Tech Prep Tours.” Your check will only be cashed if you do not attend the tour/s you register for and have not canceled by April 4. If you register by fax or email; give your check to your Tech Prep representative. Otherwise, mail it with your registration.
Fax: 651-423-8760
Email: Judith.simon@isd917.k12.mn.us
Mail to:
Judith Simon
Dakota County Tech Prep Consortium
1300 — 145th Street East
Rosemount, MN 55068-2999
Please Note:
All of the tours are first time offerings: Rio Gran Enterprises and Gardens of Eagan provide the entrepreneurial experience of owner grown operated businesses,
Sensor Systems Goodrich Corp and Lloyd’s Barbecue provide the large corporation perspective. These two tours were cancelled last year due to a blizzard. An ID will be required for the Sensor Systems Goodrich tour. Participants must be a US citizen or green card holder.
$15 registration fee requirement — details on registration form.
Additional Information
Space is limited — register early!
You may register for a tour on each date.
Your reservation will be confirmed by email when it is received. You will receive map/directions, agenda, sample questions you may wish to ask and any other pertinent information, by email by April 3.
We ask that you dress appropriately for the tour you attend, arrive on-time and plan to stay for the entire tour.
Clock Hr. certificates and stipend forms will be handed out at the end of each tour.
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