Post on 31-Dec-2015
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Jane Smith
Program Manager for Education
STEM Community Collaborative
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BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCEVision
Transform the region’s workforce to meet the STEM needs of 21st Century industries, such as defense, homeland security, military preparedness, health care, construction, social services, and information technologies.
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Established the All American Center for Workforce Innovation at FTCC
Provided portable i3D systems for 7 community colleges Funded 11 portable i3D systems - for one pilot high school in
each county (Golden LEAF grant) Installing 11 fixed i3D enhanced technology classrooms in
all eleven counties (NC DOC ARRA stimulus grant)
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Initial Actions
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BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCEEnhanced Technology Classrooms
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BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCEDistributed Learning Network
Developing a distributed learning network to connect the educational continuum Connects the enhanced technology classrooms Developing innovative i3D content for the classroom Utilize Subject Matter Experts and master instructors for
better learning Ensures that industry validated knowledge, skills and
abilities are integrated into curriculum
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ROBESON BLADEN
SAMPSON
MOORE
LEE
HARNETT
SCOTLAND
RICHMOND
FT. BRAGG
HOKE CUMBERLAND
MONTGOMERY
All American Center for Workforce Innovation Virtual Networking
10 Community College Campuses
11 Joblink Career Centers
11 Public School Systems
NCMBC
DSTA
5 Universities
SBTDC
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BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCECommunity Collaborative Initiative
Our region selected as one of three “Ready to Launch” communities in the State of North Carolina
Receiving coaching and technical support from: MCNC NC STEM Community Collaborative Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM (TIES)
Currently preparing an innovative education plan (proposal) to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for submission in Dec 09
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BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCENC STEM Community CollaborativeFort Bragg Region STEM Collaborative Design Process
REGIONAL DESIGN TEAMRegional vision, guidance and funding
TECH SUPPORT TEAMFTCC, NavTech, BRAC RTF
Equipment, Content Development
FOUR INNOVATION TEAMSCOMMUNITY COLLEGES LEAD
Focused on local collaborationsK-12, CCs, Univs, and Business
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Innovation Team & Pilot Circuit Model
End User
Industry PartnerProduct Development
Lumberton High School
Robeson Comm CollegeAACWI HUB
UNC Pembroke
Robeson County used as an example
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Our future is tied to better preparing all students with skills to be successful in a STEM centered global economy. We must grow a culture of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematical in the Fort Bragg region.
Goal Statement 1
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Students will understand STEM concepts better, more quickly, and with longer retention if we engage them in a motivational instructional environment – yielding fewer dropouts, more graduates.
Goal Statement 2
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Increasing collaborative business/education partnerships to enhance curriculum will provide real world applications and values necessary to ensure our students graduate prepared to succeed.
Goal Statement 3
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We can utilize technology to personalize instruction that engages, motivates, and accelerates students, particularly traditionally underserved students, creating and connecting state of the art, cutting edge STEM learning opportunities anytime, anywhere.
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