Partnerships
In our quest to achieve our goals, we actively engage in collaborative partnerships with a diverse range of organizations, each offering unique perspectives. This synergy ensures that we operate harmoniously, breaking down silos and fostering a shared commitment to our mission. Together, we strive to create impactful STEM awareness programs, nurture talent pipelines, and accelerate the growth of our collective talent pool, enriching the future of our shared endeavors.
Government agencies
We work across government organizations from the National Science Foundation and the Department of Commerce to state and local governments to enable innovation and economic growth. We are working to support government agencies in order to:
- Build sector and domain public-private partnerships to address STEM workforce shortages
- Develop workforce strategies, implementation plans, and capacity building
Industry
We are working together with a nationwide group of industry, academia, professional organizations and government that share a common mission to:
- Build workforce strategy and implementation plans
- Assist with pipeline, recruitment, placement, and retention
- Engage with partners to foster innovation through collaborative research initiatives
- Earn a high return on investment when research is jointly funded
- Mentor and train students to attain desired skills for work in various industries
- Define the future of work by building curricula for industry standards
Academia and research organizations
Alongside a diverse network of public and private partners, we are addressing the toughest STEM challenges facing K-12, technical, community colleges, and four-year institutions, including education and training. Our priorities are to:
- Build new, sustainable funding paths with local, state, and federal opportunities and commercial support
- Collaborate with other organizations on STEM research and development opportunities
- Advance STEM programs and pathways with innovative and cutting-edge solutions
- Raise awareness, educate, train, and create pathways for students in highly relevant STEM research areas
- Create diverse perspectives and ecosystems by mobilizing a diverse network of public-private partners
- Connect with local, regional, and national STEM education, training, and workforce initiatives
- Partner with industry to learn about their needs, help shape curriculum, and find new funding streams
Nonprofits, associations, and professional organizations
We are bringing together the resources to build strategic collaborations between public-private partners that result in the development of improved STEM education, training, and learning ecosystems. Partners are encouraged to:
- Participate in a national ecosystem of public-private partners in sector-specific areas
- Access university and industry resources and expertise
- Collaborate on funded research projects that develop, scale-up, and commercialize key enabling technologies
- Stay informed about latest trends, innovations, and advancements through workshops, seminars, and our Annual Meeting