Partner Engagement Opportunities

Industry leaders play an essential role in engaging students in South Central Washington in STEM education and workforce talent development through Career Connected Learning and STEM activities. 

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

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STEM OPPORTUNITIES
Support students' engagement in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) experiences

• Serve as a Day Sponsor for the STEM Building at the Central WA State Fair
• Participate in the Community-Wide Early Math Initiative
• Serve as a volunteer or judge for STEM competitions

​LOW

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CAREER AWARENESS
Support students’ early awareness of exciting careers in your industry.

•  Serve as a classroom Guest Speaker
• Participate in a STEM Like Me event
• Attend and host a table at a Career Fair
• Host a Worksite Tour for students and teachers

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LOW

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 ​CAREER EXPLORATION
Inform and motivate the next generation of young professionals and help teachers connect your careers to their curriculum.

•  Provide a student Job Shadow or Informational Interview
• Serve as a Virtual STEM Role Model Mentor
• Host a teacher externship opportunity
• Participate in the Live Here, Work Here video project

​MID

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CAREER PREPARATION
Advise students and provide them with career experiences linked to their classroom learning.

•  Mentor a high school or college Intern
• Serve as a Student Advisor

​HIGH

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CAREER LAUNCH
Develop a ready workforce with the credentials required for jobs in your industry.

• Hire a paid Intern
• Employ and mentor an Apprentice

​HIGH

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ADVOCACY
Demonstrate public support for high-quality STEM education and a career-connected learning system that provides every young adult in South Central Washington multiple pathways to an in-demand career and a family-wage job. 
 

• Provide support for a high-quality STEM education and a regional Career Connected Learning system that prioritizes:
• Individual Student Interest
• Multiple Career Pathway Options
• In-demand & Family-Wage Occupations
• Attainment of Post-Secondary Credentials
• Equitable Access for ALL Regional Youth

LOW

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FUNDING
Provide flexible funding that supports collaborative and innovative activities and programs.
 
 

• Contribute to community-wide activities and events:
• STEM Building at Central WA State Fair
• Early Math Initiative      
• Computer Science or Robotics Events
• Professional Development Activities
• Community STEM Events
• Step into STEM
• Career Readiness Events
• Financial Aid Awareness Events
• Career Readiness Co-operative
• Career Academy

​LOW

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INDUSTRY TABLES & COMMITTEES
Serve as an Industry Representative on a committee or board. 

• Serve on a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Board or a school district industry-specific Career Pathway Committee
• Serve on an Industry Roundtable to help create a new training program to create a future workforce for your needs
• Represent the industry on a focus group
• Serve on the STEM Network Advisory Board
• Inform CTE or Apprenticeship development process

​LOW