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At PAST Foundation, we offer a range of opportunities for Students, Educators, Administrators, and Community Partners through our Workforce Development Programs. These initiatives directly address the need for enhanced STEM educational experiences beyond the classroom, foster a more diverse STEM pipeline, and prepare a workforce ready for future challenges.
Our workforce development initiatives are driven by a commitment to empower educators, students, and communities. By fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning, PAST prepares the workforce of tomorrow to excel in an ever-evolving world.
Workforce Development at PAST
Industry Recognized Credentials
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Passion Driven Learning Experiences
Expert Mentorship
PAST offers diverse work-based learning opportunities, including the “Power Up Your Potential” program. This initiative ignites students’ passion for STEM careers and equips them with skills to thrive in the workforce. Students explore STEM disciplines, collaborate with industry professionals, and solve real-world challenges.
Over 500 students have participated, earning 850+ industry certifications in fields like Information Technology, Drone Flight, CAD and Additive Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Financial Literacy, and Media Production. The program emphasizes technical competencies and essential soft skills such as collaboration and problem-solving. By partnering closely with industry leaders and mentors, students gain invaluable insights and experiences that shape their future pathways.
Work-Based Learning Internships & Student Programming
Partner with us to help your students earn industry-recognized credentials!
Participants have the opportunity to earn credentials in diverse fields. These credentials not only validate educators’ expertise but also enhance their ability to provide meaningful STEM experiences to students. For more information on how you can get involved, click the button below.
PAST is eager to work with you to develop your own workforce program by helping you to build your own toolkit that includes:
Educator Credential Training:
The STEM Educator Workforce Collaborative empowers educators with industry-recognized credentials (IRCs) and essential skills for immersive STEM learning experiences. Through collaborative, hands-on approaches, educators gain expertise to design and deliver impactful STEM curriculum, preparing students for future careers.
Since inception, the program has grown significantly, engaging over 375 educators from 32 Ohio counties. It has directly impacted over 125,000 students, equipping them with essential STEM knowledge and skills.
Engaging Over 375 Educators
Representing 32 Ohio Counties
Impacting Over 125,000+ Students
Key Components to Power Up Your Potential:
Career Exploration & Awareness
Introducing students to various STEM career paths through real-world problem-solving and exploration.
Integration: Emphasize the importance of student agency and culturally relevant education to make career exploration meaningful and personal.
Problem-Based Learning
Applying STEM principles to solve real-world problems, fostering critical thinking and creativity.
Integration: Use the concept of “wicked problems” to engage students in complex, real-world challenges that require innovative solutions.
Industry Partnerships
Collaborating with 500+ business and industry partners to provide mentorship, internships, and job shadowing opportunities.
Integration: Ensure partnerships are aligned with transdisciplinary teaching and learning to provide holistic educational experiences.
Immersive Experiences
Combining online learning with hands-on programs to provide deep, engaging learning experiences.
Integration: Use gamification and culturally relevant pedagogy, such as Hip-hop culture, to make immersive experiences more relatable and engaging.
Future Focused Skill Development
Progressive skill-building from career awareness to internships, ensuring students develop critical skills at each stage.
Integration: Implement mastery learning to ensure students achieve competency before moving to the next level, fostering a growth mindset.
Credentials That Matter
Earning industry-recognized certificates and credentials as gateways to good jobs, validating students' skills and knowledge.
Integration: Use a mastery-based approach to credentialing, ensuring students demonstrate true understanding and capability.
Support Systems
Mentoring, coaching, and tutoring for student success, addressing both academic and personal barriers.
Integration: Create a supportive environment that promotes student agency and culturally relevant education, helping students feel valued and empowered.
Community Impact
Student-led passion projects and community service to apply learning in meaningful ways.
Integration: Use place-based education and community partnerships to make learning relevant and impactful for students and their communities.
Our Workforce Integration Coaching supports schools, districts, and communities in implementing robust workforce development programming. Through a train-the-trainer model, educators and community leaders acquire tools to foster student-centered learning, authentic projects, and skill verification.
The program emphasizes the importance of community and industry involvement in educational experiences, preparing students for the workforce. By fostering partnerships and collaboration, schools and districts can create impactful learning environments that inspire and empower students to pursue STEM careers.
Coaching & Guidance for Community Leaders, Administrators & Teachers:
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PAST collaborates closely with community and industry partners to offer authentic, real-world learning experiences. These partnerships enhance education and contribute positively to the community by bridging the gap between education and career opportunities. Students gain skills, knowledge, and networks vital for success in today's workforce.
For more information on how to get involved visit Corporate Social Responsibility or contact Nikki Stancampiano at nstancampiano@pastfoundation.org.
Reciprocal Partnerships & Engagement with Industry & Community Partners:
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