Preparing a STEM Workforce through Career-Technical Education
Author | : Dimitra Jackson Smith |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 104 |
Release | : 2017-07-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781119428336 |
ISBN-13 | : 1119428335 |
Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Download or read book Preparing a STEM Workforce through Career-Technical Education written by Dimitra Jackson Smith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-07-17 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines STEM education, preparation, and career exploration--and the role of career and technical education (CTE) in preparing individuals for the STEM workforce. Highlighting avenues for success and exemplary practices, the volume covers topics such as: 1) Incorporating experiential learning activities for students in CTE-STEM programs, 2) Providing avenues and effective strategies for closing the skills gap for students in CTE-STEM through funding and evaluation and assessment activities, 3) Highlighting the experiences of women in CTE-STEM related programs, and 4) Implications for policy and practice. This is the 178th volume of this Jossey-Bass quarterly report series. Essential to the professional libraries of presidents, vice presidents, deans, and other leaders in today's open-door institutions, New Directions for Community Colleges provides expert guidance in meeting the challenges of their distinctive and expanding educational mission.