1. MWCC MCPP STEMPower Training Massachusetts Community Colleges and Workforce Development Transformation Agenda (MCWDTA) is 100% funded by a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration TAACCCT. Grant Agreement #TC- 22505-11-60-A-25. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0]http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

2. S= Science T= Technology E= Engineering M= Mathematics

3. Why STEMPower.org? The purpose of this presentation is to inform and guide you in registering onto the STEMPower Website. This is a dynamic communication and informational tool which ties the entire program.  STEM groups  Events Calendar (RSVP function)  Communication – Discussions / Email Blasts  Networking  Feature success stories on home page  Filing Cabinet

4. Partners  Sixteen local Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs) and their One- Stop Career Centers  Massachusetts Community College and Workforce Transformation Agenda (MCCWDTA)  MA Rapid Response, CBO’s, veteran’s advocates, related STEM programs  STEM based Manufacturing Employers  Sponsored in part by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. This program is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

5. STEM-Based Manufacturing Industries:  Advanced Manufacturing  Biotechnology and Life Sciences  Clean Energy and Sustainability  Financial Services  Healthcare  Information Technology

6. STEM Careers: Sampling of STEM Jobs:  Architecture  HVAC/Solar Technicians  Semiconductor Manufacturing  Automotive Technicians  Information Services  Software Development  Biotechnology  Laboratory Technicians  Software Publishing  Cad Technicians  Manufacturing Machinists  Surveying  Electronic Component Manufacturing  Pharmaceutical & Medicine Manufacturing  Telecommunications

7. How to Become a Member Go to STEMPower | stempower.orgSTEMPower | stempower.org To Join

8. STEMPower.com

9. Welcome Page

10. Go To Stem Groups At STEM GROUPS Tab drop down click on Stem Groups Directory At STEM GROUPS Tab drop down click on Stem Groups Directory

11. In Search Box Enter North Central Type in North Central In Search Box and Click on Go Button Type in North Central In Search Box and Click on Go Button

12. North Central STEMPower Group Click on Link to North Central STEMPower in green Click on Link to North Central STEMPower in green

13. Join Now! Click on Join Now! Click on Join Now!

14. North Central STEMPower Group Membership

15. File Cabinet At SHARE Tab drop down click on File Cabinet

16. Upload Documents Go to upload Go to upload

17. Select document

18. Loading

19. Folder & Visibility

20. Go to Main Website Return to HOME Page

21. Later ~ Return to My Settings Another time need customize setting to include:

22. Connections & Opportunities  Who’s hiring for what?  What are employers looking for?  Identify networking and job requirements  Create relationships and mentoring opportunities  Calendar of activities/events  Communication amongst job seekers  Visibility to potential hiring managers

23. Strategies Moving Forward  Consultant’s mindset  Importance of collaboration/ networking  Creating locally appropriate activities to bridge employers and job seekers

24. Challenges and Opportunities Brainstorm / Discussion

25. Please take a moment and fill out the Evaluation Ask any questions before you leave and feel free to use the Resource Center at the North Central Career Centers Thank You