Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht is a contributing author to a book which will be released nationally Feb. 19 focused on the employer-driven partnerships demanded by 21st Century science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and workforce development.
Albrecht is one of the education, business and non-profit thought leaders who were asked to share proven models that support the necessary STEM education and workforce development revolution.
“Being part of a publication like ‘Advancing a Jobs-Driven Economy’ magnifies the important of the unique partnership that Gateway has with Snap-on incorporated in building STEM pathways for youth,” says Albrecht.
Albrecht’s section of “Advancing a Jobs-Driven Economy” by the STEMconnector group focuses on the partnerships forged between the college and Snap-on Incorporated that have resulted in programs and practices which have affected hundreds in Southeastern Wisconsin and across the nation in the area of STEM and technology education.
Writes Albrecht: “By working together, Gateway Technical College and Snap-on serve as a model of cooperation in developing new ideas and innovative partnerships that have influenced hundreds of schools and thousands of K-16 teachers throughout the country. As a member of STEMconnector, Gateway and Snap-on are active in sharing their story with education and industry leaders to engage a community of learners about the importance of a STEM educated citizenry.”
In Times Square, NASDAQ will highlight the book for 15 minutes on February 19 and showcase the publication across the nation. It can be purchased at Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
“Our call to action is to everyone concerned about our ability to create and sustain career opportunities and develop relevant job skills for millions of students to meet employer needs, and the time to act is now,” stated Rob Denson, chair of STEMconnector’s Higher Education Council and president of Des Moines Area Community College.
About STEMconnector: STEMconnector is a “consortium of companies, associations, societies, policy organizations, government entities, universities and academic institutions concerned with STEM education and the future of human capital.”
