Project Lead the Way/Ashe County Middle School (PLTW/ACMS)

Organization:

Ashe County Schools

Amount:

$59,154.94

Program Area:

STEM Initiative

County of Applicant:

Ashe

Year:

2011

Description:

The purpose of this grant is to assist Ashe County Schools with implementing Project Lead the Way for middle school students in Ashe County as part of a comprehensive workforce strategy. The effort is part of the county’s strategic plan to develop a pipeline of workers for employment in area industry that are partners in this project (GE Aviation, Leviton, Gates Corporation, American Emergency Vehicles, United Chem-Con and Ashe County Hospital). Students will be exposed to careers through industry visits and classroom projects associated with industry volunteers.

Contact:

Mrs. Penny Barker320 South StreetPO Box 604Jefferson, North Carolina 28640(336) 384-3591

Areas Served:

Ashe

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