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STEM Learning Ecosystems Move to Self-Governance; Initiative Demonstrates Global Power of Collaboration

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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From programs to policy, the STEM Learning Ecosystems have been at the forefront of positive STEM gains in cities in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Israel and Kenya.

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  • From programs to policy, the STEM Learning Ecosystems have been at the forefront of positive STEM gains in cities in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Israel and Kenya.
  • "The STEM LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS has been an agent of change for reimaging STEM experiences, in large urban communities like New Orleans, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Tulsa or more rural communities like upstate New York and Idaho.
  • A STEM Learning Ecosystem harnesses the unique contributions of all these different settings in symbiosis to deliver STEM learning for all children.
  • STEM Learning Ecosystems develop their knowledge, strengthen their persistence and nurture their sense of identity and belonging in STEM disciplines, and enable young people to connect what they learn in and out of school with real world learning opportunities, leading to STEM literacy, further education and careers.

Trade Students Compete in Project MFG's Welding Competition During U.S. Navy's Pennsylvania Workforce Pipeline Project Career Discovery Event

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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In parallel, area students who are pursuing careers in disciplines like welding, machining, and electrics will have an opportunity to gain experience and exposure during Pennsylvania Workforce Pipeline Project's Career Discovery & Recruiting Event.

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  • In parallel, area students who are pursuing careers in disciplines like welding, machining, and electrics will have an opportunity to gain experience and exposure during Pennsylvania Workforce Pipeline Project's Career Discovery & Recruiting Event.
  • The Pennsylvania Workforce Pipeline Project will energize the greater Philadelphia region and expand across Pennsylvaniaby mobilizing a defense-focused workforce pipeline designed to meet the current and future maritime demand for highly specialized trades.
  • Ms. Adele Ratcliff, IBAS Program Director stated, "Project MFG is not only an exciting and technically complex skills competition, but a key enabler towards helping the Pennsylvania Workforce Pipeline Project grow skilled technical trade professionals in the Philadelphia region.
  • As an integrated workforce development and recruitment effort, Project MFG collaborates across academic, industrial and government communities to expand the U.S. industrial base workforce.

K12 Climate Action Releases Plan to Inspire Education Sector to Combat Climate Change

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, K12 Climate Action , an initiative of the Aspen Institute, released the K12 Climate Action Plan.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, K12 Climate Action , an initiative of the Aspen Institute, released the K12 Climate Action Plan.
  • The action plan aims to unlock the power of the K-12 public education sector to be a force for climate action, solutions, and environmental justice to help prepare children and youth to advance a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable society.
  • "Our action plan aims to mobilize the education sector to address climate change.
  • The action plan released today outlines steps for the public K-12 education sector in moving toward climate action, solutions, and environmental justice.

Landmark Homes to Host 5th Annual Construction Trades Day for Lancaster County Students

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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
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LANCASTER, Pa., Oct. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Landmark Homes, in partnership with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, will host the 5th annual Construction Trades Day on Wednesday, October 17th, 2018.

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  • LANCASTER, Pa., Oct. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Landmark Homes, in partnership with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, will host the 5th annual Construction Trades Day on Wednesday, October 17th, 2018.
  • Construction Trades Day began in 2014 when Landmark Homes President, Cliff Weaver, proposed a unique way to educate local youths about the shortage of skilled labor and the opportunities for 'gold collar' careers in the construction industry right here in their hometown.
  • With that concept in mind, Landmark Homes and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology came together to create the first-of-its-kind Construction Trades Day event.
  • The 5th annual Construction Trades Day will take place rain or shine at Landmark Homes' Hawk Valley Estates community in Denver, PA. Over 300 students are expected to be in attendance.