1. MAKE THE CASE: Supporting a College- and Career-Ready America

2. M A K I N G T H E C A S E Promoting STEM education — anchored in college- and career-ready standards — nurtures a skilled workforce, widens the pool of desired job applicants, and strengthens U.S. competitiveness. Supporting a College- and Career-Ready America 1 http://www.bhef.com/publications/documents/BHEF_Research_Brief-STEM_Interest_and_Proficiency.pdf 2 http://www.esa.doc.gov/sites/default/files/reports/documents/stemfinalyjuly14_1.pdf

3. M A K I N G T H E C A S E These challenges impact U.S.’s ability to find qualified talent in an increasingly competitive global economy. Supporting a College- and Career-Ready America

4. Stem skills in demand

5. M A K I N G T H E C A S E Companies are competing with each other for a limited number of students graduating in STEM fields. We must secure our nation’s future by supporting high-quality STEM education to prepare a skilled workforce and strengthen U.S. competitiveness. The Leaky STEM Pipeline 4.1%

6. M A K I N G T H E C A S E Oregon Class of 2006 Oregon 2.6%

7. M A K I N G T H E C A S E The facts are simple:  Not enough students graduate from high school.  Those who do are unprepared for college and the workforce.  Students aren’t gaining the critical thinking, communications, and problem-solving skills they need to succeed in the real world. Supporting a College- and Career-Ready America

8. WHAT DIDN’T WORK: Pure Investment in Curriculum

9. TAKE ACTION Gates Foundation Wisdom on STEM investment Technology and Engineering excites & engages students Science and Math learning fall in sync with Tech & Eng engagement Engineering Technology Science Math

10. TAKE ACTION Gates Foundation Experience Standards & Measures Assessment Professional Development Students Standards & Measures Assessment Professional Development Students

11. MAKE THE CASE: Keeping Our International Advantage

12. M A K I N G T H E C A S E Keeping Our International Advantage

13. M A K I N G T H E C A S E Nearly every state is building a better and stronger academic foundation to prepare all students for college, careers, and life. Oregon 40-40-20 Plan Supporting a College- and Career-Ready America

14. M A K I N G T H E C A S E Percentage of Workforce by Education Level 62% 28%

15. M A K I N G T H E C A S E Estimated Lifetime Earnings by Education Level 27 percent of people with post-secondary licenses or certificates—credentials short of an associate’s degree—earn more than the average bachelor’s degree recipient (Pathways to Prosperity p. 3).

16. M A K I N G T H E C A S E Historical STEM Initiatives

17. M A K I N G T H E C A S E Keeping Our International Advantage 1 National Science Foundation, Science and Engineering Indicators 2012, Table 2-33. www.nsf.gov/statistics/seind12/c0/appendix.htm#c4

18. M A K I N G T H E C A S E STEM Collective Impact Partnerships School districts Higher Ed CC/Univ Apprent. Community Programs Industry STUDENT

19. IN DEPTH: Collective Impact Partnerships

20. IN DEPTH Focusing our Efforts STEM NETwork STEM Professional Development STEM Dual Credit

21. IN DEPTH Focusing our Efforts STEM Hubs

22. IN DEPTH www.oit.edu/STEM