North Carolina Joins National Academy on Work-Based Learning | Eastern North Carolina Now

North Carolina has been selected to take part in a national project to create and expand work-based learning opportunities to connect young people with career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Governor Roy Cooper announced today

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NC one of six states selected for project to expand career opportunities for youth


    RALEIGH: North Carolina has been selected to take part in a national project to create and expand work-based learning opportunities to connect young people with career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

    North Carolina is one of six states selected by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices to participate in a policy academy focused on increasing high-quality work-based learning. Work-based learning blends work experience and applied learning to develop students' and young adults' foundational and technical skills so they can take advantage of education, career and employment opportunities.

    "By linking education with business, North Carolina will develop a workforce with the right skills for the right jobs," Gov. Cooper said. "This national effort will help us identify and harness the best ways to give young people in our state real-world knowledge and exposure to successful careers."

    Funded by the Siemens Foundation, the policy academy will help states develop and grow work-based learning opportunities for people ages 16 to 29. The effort will focus on connecting young people with careers in industries where STEM skills are needed most, such as advanced manufacturing, health care, information technology and energy.

    Along with North Carolina, Alabama, Idaho, Illinois, Nevada, and Rhode Island were selected to participate in the policy academy.

    Through the policy academy, states will share best practices, develop plans to identify and scale high-quality programs, and develop policies to support and sustain work-based learning initiatives. North Carolina's team includes membership from the Governor's office, North Carolina Business Committee for Education, Department of Commerce, Department of Public Instruction, and NC Community College System.

  • Contact: Ford Porter
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