AEC Teacher Externship
Autodesk
Since 2019, Boston Public Schools teachers (K-12, encompassing all subject areas) participate in an externship focused on the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry during the summer through the lens of sustainable design and green building practices. The externship lasts a total of two weeks. The first week is spent learning about each industry vertical from four companies (Autodesk Inc., Elkus Manfredi Architects, Nitsch Engineering, Gilbane Building Company.) The second week focuses on developing a relevant project-based learning curriculum supplement. Externs leave with a network of industry professionals and fellow educators to serve as a support system as they work to implement project-based lessons in their classrooms. Their students gain unique exposure to the careers represented by the architects, engineers, and construction project managers.
