Resources for Educators
Connecting You To the Resources You Need
We’re here to support educators as they help students explore career opportunities and discover what’s possible right here in Fort Wayne and Allen County. From classroom-ready curriculum and career exploration videos to industry tours, guest presentations, and summer educator externships, we provide resources and connections that bring learning to life. Our goal is simple: to make it easier for you to connect what students learn in the classroom to real-world careers and help them see a future for themselves in our community.
Curriculum for Your Classroom
Bring career exploration into your classroom with ready-to-use curriculum designed to help students connect what they’re learning to real-world careers. Our lessons complement Grow Allen’s career exploration videos and introduce students to high-demand industries, career pathways, and opportunities right here in Fort Wayne and Allen County. These resources make it easy to spark conversations, encourage curiosity, and help students discover how their interests and skills can lead to rewarding careers close to home.
Students are learning by doing. Master craftsmen are passing down knowledge that cannot be gained from a textbook. Sparks is contributing tools, equipment, expertise, and something just as valuable: time.
What does the future of Fort Wayne look like? It looks like Volvo technicians Noelia and Mike — two young professionals building successful careers through local education, hands-on experience, and the power of opportunity.
What does the future of Fort Wayne look like? It looks like Logan Mock. At 18, Logan is already a key player at Plumbers & Steamfitters UA Local 166. As a Carroll High School student participating in an internship program with the Plumbers & Steamfitters Logan gained valuable training that led to him apprenticing with 166 this year providing him a head start on a lifelong career, all while staying completely debt-free.
Educator Externships
Step outside the classroom and into the workplace with Grow Allen’s summer educator externships. These hands-on experiences connect educators with local businesses and industry professionals to explore today’s careers, discover in-demand skills, and gain firsthand insight into the opportunities available in Fort Wayne and Allen County. Bring what you learn back to your classroom to help students make real-world connections and better understand the career pathways available right here in our community.
Workforce Windows: Industry Tours
Give your students a firsthand look at careers in action with Grow Allen’s Workforce Windows industry tours. These experiences take students beyond the classroom and into local businesses, where they can see how different industries operate, meet professionals, and explore a variety of career opportunities. From advanced manufacturing and skilled trades to health care and finance, Workforce Windows helps students connect classroom learning to real-world careers and discover the opportunities available right here in Fort Wayne and Allen County.
Classroom Presentations
Bring career exploration directly to your students with Grow Allen’s classroom presentations. Our team visits schools to introduce students to high-demand industries, explore career pathways, and share the opportunities available right here in Fort Wayne and Allen County. From advanced manufacturing and skilled trades to health care and finance, these engaging presentations help students understand the skills, education, and training needed for different careers while encouraging them to explore their interests and envision their future in our community.