Skillpoint STEM
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
Location
201 E 2ND ST BAUSTIN, TX 78701 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Skillpoint Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that builds partnerships among industry, education and the community, leading to college and career success for Central Texans, while meeting employers’ needs for a qualified workforce.
Working as an intermediary, a facilitator and a spark of inspiration, we help the community "close the gap" and improve college and career success for youth and adults. Our goal is to encourage life-long learning, improve career opportunities and build self-sufficiency--all while strengthening Central Texas as a region that attracts and retains good jobs.
Description
The Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Council is a consortium of high tech executives and education leaders that address workforce and education needs of the engineering and high-tech industries in Central Texas. The STEM Council focuses on:
- Project-based, K-16 STEM education in Central Texas;
- Connecting classroom learning to industry applications;
- Sharing best practices from industry and education; and
- Increasing the number and diversity of students on a STEM career path.