Connecting educators and employers helps students succeed. Through hands-on site visits and collaboration with industry leaders, the Kentucky Chamber Foundation's Educator’s Guide to Industry provides teachers with real-world insight into Kentucky’s key sectors, transforming them into classroom-ready lessons that foster career awareness. By strengthening school-employer partnerships, the program aligns instruction with in-demand skills, helping students see a clear path from the classroom to a career.
Accelerating Solutions, Building Opportunity
- 580 Kentucky educators have attended the Foundation’s Educator’s Guide to Industry experiences, connecting and learning about various industries and careers in the Commonwealth.
- Educators reported to the Foundation that they had a 25% increase in knowledge of careers and industries after attending an Educator’s Guide to Industry experience.
Opportunities to Engage
When business leads, Kentucky moves forward.
Participate
Educators can gain field experience with local employers, gather classroom resources aligned to high-demand careers, and bring real-world context back to students.
Partner and Support
Businesses and districts can host educator visits, sponsor cohorts, or co-design activities that translate workplace skills into classroom instruction and strengthen local talent pipelines.
Contact
For questions about the Educator’s Guide to Industry or to discuss a partnership, contact Dorian Moe at dmoe@kychamber.com.