SXSW EDU 2019
The Wonderful Future of Talent and Technology
Description:
By 2020 the demand for STEM professionals will add over 1 million new STEM jobs in the US workforce. Employers need to identify new sources of potential talent to build a large and diverse workforce. CAST, with their partners NEXTFLEX will demonstrate a way to help a broad range of young people build and show capabilities in emerging STEM industries through the combination of FLEXFACTOR, industry led project-based learning, and STEMFOLIO a personalized mobile first STEM focused portolio.
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Takeaways
- Learn about the approach used to design STEMFOLIO and how it is effective for workforce development geared towards underrepresented minorities in STEM
- Understand FlexFactor and why industry-led, project-based learning is an essential driver to stimulate successful academic and career choices.
- Discuss workforce development strategies and how to coordinate individual skills, organizations and communities to support a diverse pool of talent.
Speakers
- Sam Catherine Johnston, Director of Postsecondary and Workforce Development, CAST Inc.
- Brynt Parmeter, Director, NextFlex
Organizer
Wendy Scott Keeney, Chief Development Officer, CAST
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