# Texas Workforce Commission Bonfire #RFA 32027-00023

Texas Workforce Commission Externships for Teachers Program Solicitation

**Posted:** August 12, 2026
**Respond By:** August 20, 2026
**Identifier:** RFA 32027-00023
**NAICS:** 611710, 611430

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking applications for the Externships for Teachers program, targeting partnerships between local Workforce Development Boards, Institutions of Higher Education, Schools or Adult Education Literacy Providers, and Private Sector Employers.
- Government Buyer:
  - Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
- Program Overview:
  - Externships for Teachers initiative provides educators with on-site experiences at Texas industry partners
  - Teachers learn how lesson plan content is applied in real-world workplace settings
  - Educators develop and teach lesson plans that connect classroom content to industry needs
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Collaborative educational services (externship placements for teachers)
  - No specific OEMs or commercial products; focus is on program delivery
- Notable Requirements:
  - Mandatory collaboration between educational institutions and private sector employers
  - Required application documents: Form A (Core Application), Form B (Budget Workbook), Form C (General Terms and Conditions Exceptions), Form D (Letter of Agreement)
  - Program aims to enhance student understanding of academic and technical skills needed for workforce entry
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No OEMs or commercial vendors specified; this is a grant-style solicitation for educational services
- Period of Performance:
  - Expected to cover the academic year, with potential for annual renewal based on program requirements

### 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. The Externship aims to inform Teachers about the skill sets required in various industries, enabling them to develop and teach lesson plans that connect classroom content to industry and workplace realities. Ultimately, this initiative helps students understand the academic and technical skills needed to enter the workforce and compete for jobs in their local Texas communities.

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