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Book SynopsisAligning corporate, education, and community partners requires that we rethink and redesign the system that supports Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and workforce preparedness. What’s at stake? Nothing less than the sustainability of our schools, the innovative engines of our businesses, the prosperity of communities, and the global competitiveness of our economies. Advancing A Jobs Driven Economy is a call to action and provides the framework for how business, education, and communities can cultivate a sustainable pipeline of STEM talent
Table of ContentsForeword Contributor Highlights Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter One - Aligning Skills To Jobs Chapter Two - Nurturing Innovation Chapter Three - Partnerships That Drive Success Chapter Four - Industry Models Chapter Five - An Inside Look At The Information Technology Sector Chapter Six – Building The Workforce Of Tomorrow Through Manufacturing Chapter Seven - K-12 STEM Education: Laying The Foundation Chapter Eight - Connecting Teachers And Students To STEM Opportunities Chapter Nine - Career Focused Experiential Learning Chapter Ten - Lifelong Learning And Competency Based Education Chapter Eleven - The Diversity Opportunity Chapter Twelve - Developing STEM Human Capital Through State And Federal Action Chapter Thirteen - A Global Perspective Conclusion And Call To Action About The STEM Higher Education Council Team Resources Appendix References
