Teacher BootCamp| at Lake Erie College

Lake Erie College is proud to be one of only four institutions in Ohio that have been awarded a grant from the Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation to provide teachers with industry-relevant skills. Through Ohio’s Teacher Bootcamp Program, educators can earn graduate credit while gaining firsthand experience in high-demand industries—at no cost to them.

What is Teacher BootCamp?

This intensive, one-week professional development program immerses 7th-12th grade teachers in key industry sectors, including:

• Advanced Manufacturing

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Broadband & 5G

• Cybersecurity

• Healthcare

• Transportation

• Skilled Trades

Participating teachers will receive 3 graduate credits for their work in the program, fully reimbursed by the state.

What to Expect

Each BootCamp week follows a structured schedule that balances on-campus learning with hands-on industry exposure:

• Monday: Orientation and coursework at Lake Erie College

• Tuesday – Thursday: Site visits and industry experiences at: University Hospitals Geauga Campus Alliance for Working Together Component Repair Technologies

• Friday: Reflection and presentation of findings at Lake Erie College

Program Dates

Choose from three available sessions: June 9-13, 2025 June 16-20, 2025 July 7-11, 2025

Eligibility & Requirements

Open to 7th-12th grade teachers (limited to 15 participants per course) Must provide own transportation to and from industry sites. Must complete a two-step tuberculosis test and provide documentation.

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Interested in strengthening your teaching with industry insights? Get more information by contacting us: Email: education@lec.edu Phone: 440-375-7371

More information about this program can be found on the Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation website.