Parnering with you for the next generation of our workforce
Our Career Connected Learning initiatives combine classroom learning with practical career experiences for youth and young adults. Every student deserves meaningful work and a prosperous life, and there are many pathways open to them.
How can your classroom get involved?
• Request an Industry Guest Speaker
• Go on a Field Trip – Worksite Tour
• Host a STEM Like ME!® event
Contact us to find an activity that will work for you and your schedule. To get involved, click here.
The NWESD is hitting the 2022-2023 school year running with a number of new initiatives in Career Connected Learning (CCL) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) designed to help teachers prepare students to succeed in the 21st Century economy.
New web pages provide “one-stop shopping” for the region’s STEM and CCL initiatives and highlight opportunities for professional development, grants, resources and news. Additional initiatives include the hiring of two new NWESD specialists focusing on career exploration and career connected activities and an expanded Science Materials Center with additional kits available.
“We have an amazing support team at NWESD in Science, Match, Educational Technology and Career Connected Learning,” said Jenny Veltri, NW Washington STEM Network Director and Career Connect Washington NW Regional Co-Director. “Through combined efforts, we have been able to create great momentum to implement a variety of exciting initiatives that will serve the regions students in new ways.”
Learn more here.
NWESD 189 has a shared goal of preparing students across Northwest Washington with knowledge, skill, and inspiration to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
We want to inspire and equip future innovators with the skills and tools necessary to compete in a growing, global economy. Career opportunities in STEM fields are exploding, in fact, STEM occupations are projected to grow over two times faster than the total for all occupations over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Each initiative uniquely supports STEM skill development and education, making these subjects more accessible to students and ultimately building the capacity to solve the world’s future challenges through today’s learning.
And we're looking to partner with educators to host STEM Like ME!® classroom events, classroom tours, and other activities. Contact us to participate!
Check out these resources:
Upcoming Professional Development Events
Career Connect Washington (CCW) Northwest Regional Network
CCW Grant & Funding Opportunities
Climate Science Education Project
