1. FORT BRAGG AND POPE AFB BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE Jane Smith Program Manager for Education STEM Community Collaborative

2. FORT BRAGG AND POPE AFB BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE Vision Transform the region’s workforce to meet the STEM needs of 21 st Century industries, such as defense, homeland security, military preparedness, health care, construction, social services, and information technologies.

3. FORT BRAGG AND POPE AFB BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE Established the All American Center for Workforce Innovation at FTCC Provided portable i3D systems for 7 community colleges Funded 11 portable i3D systems - for one pilot high school in each county (Golden LEAF grant) Installing 11 fixed i3D enhanced technology classrooms in all eleven counties (NC DOC ARRA stimulus grant) 3 Initial Actions

4. FORT BRAGG AND POPE AFB BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE Enhanced Technology Classrooms

5. FORT BRAGG AND POPE AFB BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE Distributed Learning Network Developing a distributed learning network to connect the educational continuum Connects the enhanced technology classrooms Developing innovative i3D content for the classroom Utilize Subject Matter Experts and master instructors for better learning Ensures that industry validated knowledge, skills and abilities are integrated into curriculum

6. FORT BRAGG AND POPE AFB BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE 6 ROBESON BLADEN SAMPSON MOORE LEE HARNETT SCOTLAND RICHMOND FT. BRAGG HOKECUMBERLAND MONTGOMERY All American Center for Workforce Innovation Virtual Networking 10 Community College Campuses 11 Joblink Career Centers 11 Public School Systems NCMBC DSTA 5 Universities SBTDC

7. FORT BRAGG AND POPE AFB BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE Community Collaborative Initiative Our region selected as one of three “Ready to Launch” communities in the State of North Carolina Receiving coaching and technical support from: MCNC NC STEM Community Collaborative Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM (TIES) Currently preparing an innovative education plan (proposal) to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for submission in Dec 09

8. FORT BRAGG AND POPE AFB BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE NC STEM Community Collaborative

9. FORT BRAGG AND POPE AFB BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE 9 Innovation Team & Pilot Circuit Model

10. FORT BRAGG AND POPE AFB BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE Our future is tied to better preparing all students with skills to be successful in a STEM centered global economy. We must grow a culture of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematical in the Fort Bragg region. Goal Statement 1

11. FORT BRAGG AND POPE AFB BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE Students will understand STEM concepts better, more quickly, and with longer retention if we engage them in a motivational instructional environment – yielding fewer dropouts, more graduates. Goal Statement 2

12. FORT BRAGG AND POPE AFB BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE Increasing collaborative business/education partnerships to enhance curriculum will provide real world applications and values necessary to ensure our students graduate prepared to succeed. Goal Statement 3

13. FORT BRAGG AND POPE AFB BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE We can utilize technology to personalize instruction that engages, motivates, and accelerates students, particularly traditionally underserved students, creating and connecting state of the art, cutting edge STEM learning opportunities anytime, anywhere. Goal Statement 4

14. FORT BRAGG AND POPE AFB BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE Regional Partners Cumberland County Education Foundation Cumberland County Schools Fayetteville State University Fayetteville Technical Community College Harnett County Schools, Kenan Fellows Program for Curriculum and Leadership Development Lee County Schools Richmond Community College Robeson Community College St Andrews Presbyterian College Scotland County Schools UNC-Pembroke