First-of-its-kind study uncovers dramatic changes to the workforce and workplace by 2025 ATLANTA, Dec. 12, 2016 (PRNewswire) | By the year 2025, most workers (70%) and employers (68%) agree a majority of the workforce will be employed in an agile capacity (i.e. contractor, consultant, temporary or freelance), according to a study released today by Randstad US, …
Online platform bridges gap between emerging talent in Charleston-Metro and opportunities within advanced manufacturing December 16, 2016 — CHARLESTON, S.C.— (BUSINESS WIRE) | In an effort to help the Tri-County Region create and retain a qualified talent pipeline for its booming aerospace industry, Boeing South Carolina has again teamed up with Charleston-based STEM Premier. STEM Premier …
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2016 (PRNewswire) | Students in Nantucket, Massachusetts, will have the opportunity to speak with a NASA astronaut living and working aboard the International Space Station at 10:25 a.m. EST Thursday, Dec. 15. The 20-minute, Earth-to-space call will air live on NASA Television and the agency’s website. Expedition 50 Commander Shane Kimbrough will answer …
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Solar Car Kits Promote Fun, Hands-On STEM Education for Students SAN ANTONIO and BOSTON, Dec. 13, 2016 (PRNewswire) | Cengage, an education and technology company, devoted part of its annual National Engagement Summit last week to a community service project for students in the KIPP San Antonio Public Schools. Hundreds of employees gathered to assemble solar …
History-making Astronaut Dr. Mae C. Jemison and Congresswoman Barbara Lee Help Launch New CIRCLe Lab at the East Oakland YMCA Dr. Jemison to speak before sold-out crowd at The Commonwealth Club SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12, 2016 (PRNewswire) | Students and families in Northern California will be one step closer to thriving in a technologically-driven age thanks …
This is a press release from NSTA ARLINGTON, Va. — (BUSINESS WIRE) | The National Science Teachers Association unveils its inaugural list of “Best STEM Books K-12.” This list—selected by volunteer educators and assembled in cooperation with the Children’s Book Council—provides recommendations to teachers, librarians, parents, and caregivers about the best trade books with STEM …
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This is a press release from Infosys Through a Series of Grants, the Foundation Will Introduce Computer Science Education to an Additional 725 Underrepresented and Minority Students Across Nine States PALO ALTO, California, December 6, 2016 (PRNewswire) | Infosys Foundation USA today announced numerous grants to extend its on-going efforts to reduce the digital divide in America …
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This is a press release from Women Tech Council Announced today in the White House Fact Sheet as part of National Computer Science Education Week Programs SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 5, 2016 (PRNewswire) | Women Tech Council (WTC) today announced the launch of TechArt Hour of Code, the largest girl-coded initiative engaging 10,000 girls across the …
This is a press release from The Coca-Cola Foundation New high school program focuses on early STEM engagement for girls in grades 9-12 ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1, 2016 (PRNewswire) | INROADS, Inc., a non-profit focused on development and career preparation for talented, underserved youth, received a $100,000 grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation to support College Links …
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WASHINGTON, D.C., December 1st – Ahead of its 4-year goal of reaching 1 million mentoring relationship pledges, Million Women Mentors (MWM) and STEMconnector® are proud to announce that as of December 1, 2016, MWM has registered 1,000,000 PLEDGES for mentor relationships. Leadership in MWM has increased the goal to 2 million by 2020. In response …
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