Opportunity
Texas Workforce Commission Bonfire #RFA 32027-00023 Externships for Teachers
Texas Workforce Commission Externships for Teachers Program Partnership Opportunity
Posted
August 12, 2026
Respond By
August 20, 2026
Identifier
RFA 32027-00023 Externships for Teachers
NAICS
611710, 611430, 923110
This opportunity from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) seeks partners to deliver the Externships for Teachers program across Texas. - Government Buyer: - Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based, partnership-driven program. - Products/Services Requested: - Administration and delivery of teacher externship programs - Facilitation of on-site industry experiences for teachers - Development of lesson plans that connect classroom content to real-world industry skills - Collaboration among Workforce Development Boards, Institutions of Higher Education, schools, adult education providers, and private sector employers - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Multi-entity collaboration is required (education and industry partners) - Submission of application, budget workbook, exception requests, and letter of agreement - Compliance with program evaluation and reporting templates - Focus on connecting academic content to workforce skills for students - No product part numbers or quantities are specified, as this is a service and partnership initiative.
Description
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking applications from local Workforce Development Boards and Institutions of Higher Education to collaborate with Schools or Adult Education Literacy Providers and Private Sector Employers to provide Externships for Teachers. This program offers Teachers opportunities to engage on-site with Texas industry partners to learn how lesson plan content is applied in real-world settings. Teachers will develop and teach lesson plans connecting classroom content to industry, helping students understand the skills needed to enter the workforce and compete for jobs locally.