CTE + STEM = Strong Career Pathways

CTE and STEM go together like peanut butter and jelly: both offer hands-on problem-solving, inquiry-based learning and lead to challenging, in-demand careers. So why are they sometimes at odds? Angie Mason-Smith, our Program Director for Career Pathways, explains why—and how we are bringing them together.

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Introducing case studies: how Washington STEM works We get asked all the time: how does Washington STEM work? It's a great question, and to answer it, we created four case studies to show how we use Partnership, Direct Support, and Advocacy to leverage STEM education for social change. The case studies include a look into four projects: the Early Learning dashboards, the State of the Children Reports and Dashboard, the High School to Postsecondary Collaborative, and the Career Pathways Framework. Dig deep with the Case Studies Career pathways partnerships: LAUNCH prepares for lift-off Last month, Washington STEM led a cross-sector team to the LAUNCH conference in Indianapolis to share experiences on building equitable and accelerated career pathways. Our team included policymakers, teachers, and school board members from Tacoma, Elma and Richland who shared experiences creating equitable career pathway for students that provide credentials of value, and focus on local control. Jayme Shoun, Washington STEM's policy director, said: “What makes Washington unique is our region-focused solutions for career pathways. Having a team that represents these variations means our solutions will have more impact." Wait a minute, what's LAUNCH?

Support our work: How will you make change? Here at Washington STEM, we know that making STEM education more equitable takes time... ...But in 2023 we advocated for big changes that will transform our state: tracking enrollment in dual credit in high school; increased funding for career technical education; and expanded access to child care subsidies. These are all investments today that will impact a generation. Consider making a gift today. Help us make a difference! Meet Joanne Walby Our communications manager As a teenager, Joanne Walby was fascinated by history and its impact on political and economic systems worldwide. As an adult, she's made a career out of telling the story of systems change — and lived and worked in the former Soviet Union and Middle East in the process.  Now, Joanne is back home in Seattle, where she works as Washington STEM's communications manager. What did 13-year-old Joanne want for Christmas? Read on to find out!

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