K-12
Abstract
As the demand for highly skilled science and technical workers continues to grow, sustaining Department of Defense (DoD) operations and local economic growth depends on a diverse Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) talent pool. Growing competition from the private sector and other countries and economies for talent, and a current STEM workforce that is nearing retirement eligibility underscores the Department’s need to invest in K-12 informal education and outreach. NDEP K-12 leverages the DoD’s STEM expertise as one of its most valuable assets, creating engagement opportunities for schools, students, teachers, and public sector and industry partners with DoD subject matter experts (SMEs) especially in communities adjacent to DoD laboratories and bases. The DoD is reinvesting in and strengthening these local communities by enhancing student awareness and understanding of STEM careers and improving student education and teacher capabilities by providing support for informal STEM opportunities that support current and future local economic growth.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 3bfd7ddb9e0cd317ddafbf2792bad621