STEMconnector Webinar: Employer-Sponsored Work-Based Learning Programs—Driving STEM Outcomes
During the event, Bryan Quick, Director Talent Acquisition, Global Early Careers, Abbott and Michael McCoy, Associate Director, Non-Traditional Talent Programs, Verizon explored how their companies are actively investing in talent development through internships, apprenticeships, and rotational programs. Abbott’s initiatives aim to expose students to STEM careers early, equipping them with foundational skills while fostering long-term engagement in the industry. Similarly, Verizon’s high school programs, military partnerships, and apprenticeship opportunities demonstrate how businesses of all sizes can cultivate sustainable talent pipelines.
Glade Montgomery, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Project Lead The Way, also highlighted the importance of early STEM exposure, with Project Lead The Way leading the charge in providing Pre-K–12 curricula that embed career connections in coursework.
