Critical to STEM education is the process of connecting classroom learning to the real world. Students need to see how the concepts they are learning today relate to the jobs they may have tomorrow. To make this connection, Regional Hubs help STEM professionals from a variety of organizations to work alongside STEM teachers to co-teach real-world learning experiences that are relevant to the workplace.

As they educate their students, teachers have the opportunity to incorporate the skills and knowledge their students will need for future career success by spending time at local STEM industries. Regional Hubs work to connect educators with job shadowing and externship experiences that can help shape their instruction in the classroom. These experiences provide teachers with a clear picture of today’s modern workforce and give them insight in crafting classroom activities related to real working environments.

STEM education isn’t just about what students learn, it’s about how students learn! Regional Hubs work with local STEM businesses to bring students more hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom via work study internship opportunities.

Regional Hubs are committed to giving educators the resources and skills they need to expand STEM learning both inside and outside of the classroom. Through partnerships with local school districts, Hubs collaborate on professional development opportunities to assist in expanding high-quality STEM teaching and learning throughout the state.