NASES 2010 STEM and the Workforce

STEM and WorkforceSTEM and Workforce

““From the Shop Floor”From the Shop Floor”

Michael PowerMichael Power

New Hampshire Office of Workforce OpportunityNew Hampshire Office of Workforce Opportunity

NASES 2010 STEM and the Workforce

What Employers Need To Know STEM IS TrainingTo Understand the Classroom CAN BE Anywhere A Business Plan Approach to Training

What Employers Want

Stand Up, Speak Up, Show Up, Respect WorkRemedial Assessment & TrainingCareer Paths Clearly Defined

NASES 2010 STEM and the Workforce

WHAT EMPLOYERS NEEDSTEMforce

To Learn that STEM IS Training:P-16 Programs – More Employer Participation/SupportCommunity College Programs – Business Goes to SchoolColleges & University STEM Initiative Awareness

To Understand the Classroom/STEMforce Challenge:STEM Teacher Shortages - You Get What You Pay For and MoreInspiring Parents & Students Clearly Defining Each Career Path

NASES 2010 STEM and the Workforce

WHAT EMPLOYERS WANT

Soft Skills In STEM for WorkOngoing Assessment & Credentialing Flexible Career Path Credit Inspiration

Cross Training for Educators and Employers

NASES 2010 STEM and the Workforce

STEM on the Shop FloorA National Job Training Fund for STEM

Job Corps STEM Participation

STEM/MEP

FIRST in Every School

(For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)

STEM/STAR Programs with Incentives

STEM/OJT National Emergency Grants

National STEM/Job Match