Flyers for all of the Illinois Pathways STEM Learning Exchanges. As of March 2015, Learning Exchanges have formed for: 1) Health Science; 2) Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; 3) Information Technology; 4) Finance; 5) Transportation, Distribution & Logistics; 7) Manufacturing; 8) Research & Development; and 9) Energy
Illinois Pathways is empowering learners to explore their academic and career interests through local P-20 STEM Programs of Study. These are organized around a career cluster and feature a series of orientation and advanced pathway courses, including early college, across education institutions that are accompanied by opportunities for students to enrich their learning through work-based learning experiences as well as demonstrate their understanding through assessments and industry credentialing opportunities.
Originally developed and implemented as part of Career and Technical Education (CTE), P-20 STEM Programs of Study serve as a model for bridging programs across P-20 education institutions and are demonstrated to improve academic achievement, increase graduation rates, and improve transitions to postsecondary education and employment. Also, P-20 STEM Programs of Study are designed to improve access and success for underrepresented populations in STEM fields, such as women, minorities, low-income, and disabled students.
Aligned to the National Career Cluster Framework, P-20 STEM Programs of Study enable the State's education institutions to align their curriculum, assessments and career counseling with the State's growing economic development sectors thereby ensuring successful transitions to employment and a stronger economy for Illinois. The nine STEM cluster areas identified in Illinois' Race to the Top application include: 1) Health Science; 2) Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; 3) Information Technology; 4) Finance; 5) Architecture & Construction; 6) Transportation, Distribution & Logistics; 7) Manufacturing; 8) Research & Development; and 9) Energy.
This Illinois Longitudinal Data System (“ILDS”)
Annual Report & Plan is the fourth such plan adopted
by the ILDS Governing Board. On June 30, 2013, seven
State of Illinois agencies and the Office of the Governor
entered into an intergovernmental agreement for the
governance of the Illinois Longitudinal Data System. While the Governing Board intends for this Annual
Report & Plan to provide a roadmap for ILDS activities
through fiscal year 2018, it also recognizes the need for
flexibility and adaptability as the ILDS Agencies move
into implementation activities.
The Illinois Community College Board and Northern Illinois University (NIU) Center for Governmental Studies (CGS) Economic Impact Study (EIS) Project Team collaborated on this study.
Illinois is a leader in aligning economic and workforce development with education initiatives through sector-based approaches that engage businesses in work-based learning opportunities for jobseekers. These achievements focus on training individuals in industry recognized credentials and certifications that pay living wage jobs and reflect the partnership DCEO has with employers in
tailoring programs that meet the need for skilled workers. The 2014 Illinois Workforce Development Annual Report (which is Federal Program Year 2013 and state Fiscal Year 2014 – FPY’13/sFY’14), demonstrates this by highlighting our successes over the last year.
Illinois Pathways is empowering learners to explore their academic and career interests through local P-20 STEM Programs of Study. These are organized around a career cluster and feature a series of orientation and advanced pathway courses, including early college, across education institutions that are accompanied by opportunities for students to enrich their learning through work-based learning experiences as well as demonstrate their understanding through assessments and industry credentialing opportunities.
Originally developed and implemented as part of Career and Technical Education (CTE), P-20 STEM Programs of Study serve as a model for bridging programs across P-20 education institutions and are demonstrated to improve academic achievement, increase graduation rates, and improve transitions to postsecondary education and employment. Also, P-20 STEM Programs of Study are designed to improve access and success for underrepresented populations in STEM fields, such as women, minorities, low-income, and disabled students.
Aligned to the National Career Cluster Framework, P-20 STEM Programs of Study enable the State's education institutions to align their curriculum, assessments and career counseling with the State's growing economic development sectors thereby ensuring successful transitions to employment and a stronger economy for Illinois. The nine STEM cluster areas identified in Illinois' Race to the Top application include: 1) Health Science; 2) Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; 3) Information Technology; 4) Finance; 5) Architecture & Construction; 6) Transportation, Distribution & Logistics; 7) Manufacturing; 8) Research & Development; and 9) Energy.
This Illinois Longitudinal Data System (“ILDS”)
Annual Report & Plan is the fourth such plan adopted
by the ILDS Governing Board. On June 30, 2013, seven
State of Illinois agencies and the Office of the Governor
entered into an intergovernmental agreement for the
governance of the Illinois Longitudinal Data System. While the Governing Board intends for this Annual
Report & Plan to provide a roadmap for ILDS activities
through fiscal year 2018, it also recognizes the need for
flexibility and adaptability as the ILDS Agencies move
into implementation activities.
The Illinois Community College Board and Northern Illinois University (NIU) Center for Governmental Studies (CGS) Economic Impact Study (EIS) Project Team collaborated on this study.
Illinois is a leader in aligning economic and workforce development with education initiatives through sector-based approaches that engage businesses in work-based learning opportunities for jobseekers. These achievements focus on training individuals in industry recognized credentials and certifications that pay living wage jobs and reflect the partnership DCEO has with employers in
tailoring programs that meet the need for skilled workers. The 2014 Illinois Workforce Development Annual Report (which is Federal Program Year 2013 and state Fiscal Year 2014 – FPY’13/sFY’14), demonstrates this by highlighting our successes over the last year.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Implementation update provided on August 5th, 2015 by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Office of Employment & Training.
Illinois Community Colleges: An Ecomomic Impact Fact SheetIllinois workNet
Sources: Illinois Community College Board, Illinois Department of Employment Security, Northern Illinois University Center for Governmental Studies, Illinois Community Colleges’ Economic Impacts (2014).
Education Investment MENA 2014 - Annual ReportAli Zeeshan
The Education Investment Report 2014 which is uncovering:
- which segments are attracting interest from private investors
- alleviating operator’s and investor’s concerns through partnerships and agreements
- Aligning priorities and goals to ensure successful investments Investment opportunities in ancillary education services
- the impact of technology on educational investments
http://www.education-investment.com/2014/
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Implementation update provided on August 5th, 2015 by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Office of Employment & Training.
Illinois Community Colleges: An Ecomomic Impact Fact SheetIllinois workNet
Sources: Illinois Community College Board, Illinois Department of Employment Security, Northern Illinois University Center for Governmental Studies, Illinois Community Colleges’ Economic Impacts (2014).
Education Investment MENA 2014 - Annual ReportAli Zeeshan
The Education Investment Report 2014 which is uncovering:
- which segments are attracting interest from private investors
- alleviating operator’s and investor’s concerns through partnerships and agreements
- Aligning priorities and goals to ensure successful investments Investment opportunities in ancillary education services
- the impact of technology on educational investments
http://www.education-investment.com/2014/
National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE) Visiting Professorial Fellow Sally Kift presents a seminar at Curtin University in October 2019.
The employment landscape is shifting. Education needs to be more relevant to the real world, and resources and investments need to be coordinated in a way that makes sense to industry partners. In order to achieve this, we need complimentary community and state-level approaches for this work. Illinois Pathways was launched in 2012 to respond to the changing education to employment dynamics.
Key Strategies of Illinois Pathways are:
Support local career pathway systems development that empower students to explore their academic and career interests in STEM fields through new and existing community and state networks.
Creation and support of new state-wide, public-private partnerships known as STEM Learning Exchanges that work to create partnerships between schools, industry, state-government, and non-profits which better coordinate investments, resources, and planning in a particular industry cluster.
This is an overview presentation designed to accompany a live demonstration of the Illinois Workforce Integration System. The subject is the Apprenticeship Illinois Program.
Learn about the Demand Occupations tool on Illinois workNet. This tool allows job seekers to see which jobs in Illinois are in the highest demand, as well as labor market information about each career.
Learn about the Demand Occupations tool on Illinois workNet. This tool allows job seekers to see which jobs in Illinois are in the highest demand, as well as labor market information about each career.
This PPT walks through using the Illinois workNet WIOA Contract Reporting Tool. The PPT provides an overview on searching contracts, adding new contracts, submitting contacts, approving contracts, and accessing the public WIOA contract search page.
A widget is a stand-alone application that can be embedded into other websites. Illinois workNet offers several widget options. All of the widgets are interactive making content seamless from other websites.
This presentation walks through Success Story updates, the importance of Success Stories, Success Story resources, and the process for submitting success stories through Illinois workNet
Social media is here to stay! It is no longer whether you use social media, but how well you are using it.
Whether you are a business or a job seeker, you need to know how and why you should be using social media to market your product and services, or skills and experiences to your target audience. With close to a 1000 social platforms, it is hard to decide which ones are best for you. This SlideShare will walk you through a variety of platforms and how they can help in your job search.
Safalta Digital marketing institute in Noida, provide complete applications that encompass a huge range of virtual advertising and marketing additives, which includes search engine optimization, virtual communication advertising, pay-per-click on marketing, content material advertising, internet analytics, and greater. These university courses are designed for students who possess a comprehensive understanding of virtual marketing strategies and attributes.Safalta Digital Marketing Institute in Noida is a first choice for young individuals or students who are looking to start their careers in the field of digital advertising. The institute gives specialized courses designed and certification.
for beginners, providing thorough training in areas such as SEO, digital communication marketing, and PPC training in Noida. After finishing the program, students receive the certifications recognised by top different universitie, setting a strong foundation for a successful career in digital marketing.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
1. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Learning Exchanges
The State of Illinois' P-20 Council has set a goal to increase the proportion
of Illinoisans with high-quality degrees and credentials from 44 percent to
60 percent by the year 2025.
By 2018 Illinois employers will offer over 319,000 jobs requiring education and training in
STEM, increasing nearly 20 percent since 2008. According to Georgetown University,
Center on Education and the Workforce, over 90 percent of those STEM occupations will
require postsecondary education or training. To grow the economy and maintain its
competitiveness, preparing students for STEM careers is essential.
Illinois Pathways is a new and innovative State of Illinois-led STEM initiative
designed to support college and career readiness for learners and better
prepare youth and adults for transitions into employment.
Implementation is coordinated through the State of Illinois' education, workforce, and
economic development agencies to support:
Local STEM programs that empower students to explore academic and career
interests, develop skills, access employment, and grow in careers.
STEM Learning Exchanges that coordinate investments, resources, and
planning among employers and education partners across P-20 education and
workforce systems.
December 9, 2016
2. STEM Learning Exchanges have been formed for selected career clusters to improve the
coordination and delivery of resources, work-based learning opportunities, career guidance,
and partnerships that support local STEM programs.
Each STEM Learning Exchange is overseen by a lead organization responsible for coordinating a statewide
network of businesses, employer associations, education, and other partners. STEM Learning Exchanges are
being launched using Race to the Top funds, but are supported by funding commitments from public-private
partners. Seven of the STEM Learning Exchanges will be provided with implementation funds for three years to
begin coordinating and delivering support for their career cluster. An additional one STEM Learning Exchange
will be provided with planning funds for one year to build their network and further develop capacity for
implementation.
Illinois Pathways STEM Learning Exchanges
Illinois Foundation for Future Farmers of America
Jess Smithers / 217‐893‐0091 / jsmithers@agriculturaleducation.org
Illinois State University
David Loomis / 309-438-7979 / dloomis@ilstu.edu
Econ Illinois
Beth B. Metzler / 779-777-7717 / bmetzler@niu.edu
University of Illinois at Chicago
Not available at this time.
CompTIA Workforce Development LLC
Joan Matz / 630-678-8445 / jmatz@comptia.org
Illinois Manufacturers Association (IMA) Education Foundation
Jim Nelson / 217-522-1240 ext. 4211 / jnelson@ima-net.org
Illinois Science and Technology Institute
Allie Scully Barwise / 312-239-0350 / info@istcoalition.org
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Michael Baker / 217-558-6423 / Michael.Baker@illinois.gov
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Illinois State Board of Education
Illinois Community College Board
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Illinois Department of Employment Security
3. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM) Learning Exchange
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (AFNR) Cluster includes: development, production,
processing, and distribution of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood
products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources.
The agribusiness industry plays a vital role in both the state and national economies, and our daily lives. It
supplies us and many other countries with a wide variety of food products and non-food products such as
fibers, lumber, and recreation. It contributes positively to our foreign trade balance and is one of the states’
and Nations’ larger industries in terms of total employment.
Career Pathways
Agricultural Science
Agricultural Business & Management
Agriculture Mechanics & Technology
Horticulture
Natural Resources Conservation Management
Highlights
The agribusiness industry in Illinois, comprising over 75 percent of the state's total land area,
employs over 163,000 workers and contributes $13.5 billion to the state’s economy.
Illinois is a leading national producer of soybeans, corn, and swine. The state's climate and soil
types also enable farmers to grow and raise many other agriculture commodities including cattle,
wheat, oats, sorghum, hay, sheep, and poultry.
Overall employment in agribusiness, food and natural resources is expected to grow about
as fast as the average for all industries in Illinois.
January 24, 2014
4. STEM Learning Exchanges have been formed for selected career clusters to improve the
coordination and delivery of resources, work-based learning opportunities, career
guidance, and partnerships that support local STEM programs.
Illinois Pathways is supporting the launch of new and innovative public-private partnerships known as
STEM Learning Exchanges. A separate Learning Exchange will be launched in each of the identified
STEM areas and will have a lead entity that coordinates a statewide network of businesses, employer
associations, education partners, and other stakeholders. These networks will be launched using Race to
the Top funding, but will be supported by investments and commitments from public-private partners. The
AFNR STEM Learning Exchange will be provided with implementation funds for three years to begin
coordinating and delivering support for their career cluster.
AFNR STEM Learning Exchange Implementation Lead Organization:
Illinois Foundation FFA
Jess Smithers / 217‐893‐0091 / jsmithers@agriculturaleducation.org
The Illinois Foundation FFA is a nonprofit organization with a long history of supporting educators and
students participating with AFNR programs. It provides financial support for the total FFA program in
Illinois and is supported by their Board of Trustees composed of a wide-range of public-private
representative involved in agricultural education across the state.
The AFNR STEM Learning Exchange will expand upon a quarter century of partnerships to advance
agricultural education in Illinois. This Exchange will provide expansive curriculum resources, provide
incentive funding for local programs, build partnerships with industries for students to address real-world
challenges, and provide expansive professional development opportunities for teachers and
administrators. FFA is leveraging over $3.2 million in contributions and will draw from the work of multiple
partners to carry out the activities of the Exchange. Examples of its partnerships include:
Illinois Agri-women initiatives to promote non-traditional agricultural STEM careers for women.
Illinois American Water has committed $261,500 of in-kind support for activities such as the
creation of a “water testing lab” where students can engage in hands-on learning relating to
water stewardship in agriculture.
Corporate partners such as Growmark, Pioneer, ADM, Farm Credit Services and John Deere are
committed to funding scholarships and providing opportunities for internships.
* All applications for lead organizations are subject to change pending negotiations with the Illinois State Board of Education.
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Illinois State Board of Education
Illinois Community College Board
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Illinois Department of Employment Security
5. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM) Learning Exchange
The Energy Cluster includes: developing, planning and managing the production of energy including
renewable energy and clean coal technology and its distribution through smart grid technologies.
The energy sector in Illinois is focused on processes and technologies that improve energy supply and
efficiency and reduce the environmental impacts associated with development of energy resource; utilization of
energy resources, or energy infrastructure. Emerging energy industries include: energy Infrastructure,
advanced battery storage, biofuels, clean coal energy, geothermal, hydro, natural gas, nuclear, smart grid,
solar, wind, building energy efficiency, transportation energy efficiency, energy-related manufacturing.
Career Pathways
Energy Management
Energy Engineering
Building Energy Efficiency
Transportation Energy Efficiency
Energy Research & Development
Energy-Related Manufacturing
Highlights
The relative cost of traditional petroleum-based energy resources as well as government action will
be a key factor in the growth of employment opportunities in the energy sector.
Construction-related occupations in the energy sector will produce the most annual job openings due to
replacement needs.
Traditional occupational categories in transportation and manufacturing will also produce many of the
projected annual job openings in these sectors due to replacement needs.
December 12, 2014
6. Energy-related Manufacturing STEM Learning Exchanges have been formed for selected
career clusters to improve the coordination and delivery of resources, work-based learning
opportunities, career guidance, and partnerships that support local STEM programs.
Illinois Pathways is supporting the launch of new and innovative public-private partnerships known as STEM
Learning Exchanges. A separate Learning Exchange will be launched in each of the identified STEM areas
and will have a lead entity that coordinates a statewide network of businesses, employer associations,
education partners, and other stakeholders. These networks will be launched using Race to the Top
funding, but will be supported by investments and commitments from public-private partners. The Energy
STEM Learning Exchange will be provided with implementation funds for three years to build their network
and further develop capacity for implementation.
Energy STEM Learning Exchange Implementation Lead Organization:
Illinois State University
David Loomis / 309-438-7979 / dloomis@ilstu.edu
Illinois State University is at the forefront of a variety of industries related to renewable/clean energy
technologies. Many of the resources available to Illinois State University will inform the work of the STEM
Learning Exchange, including the Institute for Regulatory Policy Studies (IRPS), the Center for Renewable
Energy and the Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology (CeMaST). In addition, Illinois State
University networks statewide with a broad range of both public and private partners in the energy sector to
promote STEM learning, teaching and excellence that links to energy careers.
The Energy STEM Learning Exchange will support an increased presence of energy-related material and
partnerships in K-12 and postsecondary education that will result in increased awareness and conceptual
understanding of critical energy concepts, a more educated public that is better able to make difficult
energy-related decisions, increased college readiness, and a more capable energy industry workforce in the
years ahead.
Matching contributions from Illinois State University will support the planning activities over the
course of the next year.
* All applications for lead organizations are subject to change pending negotiations with the Illinois State Board of Education.
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Illinois State Board of Education
Illinois Community College Board
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Illinois Department of Employment Security
7. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM) Learning Exchange
The Finance Career Cluster includes: securities and investments, business finance, accounting,
insurance, and banking services.
The finance sector in Illinois is comprised of a set of institutions, instruments, and the regulatory framework
that permit transactions to be made by extending credit and incurring and settling debts. Broadly
understood, the financial sector encompasses banks, insurance companies, real estate, and organizations
that manage securities, commodities and other investments.
Career Pathways
Securities & Investments
Business Finance
Accounting
Insurance
Banking Services
Property & Real Estate Management
Highlights
In banking and related services, office and administrative support workers constitute 64 percent of all
jobs. Employment is projected to grow at about the state average thru 2018.
As the population ages, sales will increase for health and long-term care insurance as well as
annuities and other pension products.
In securities and investment, employment growth is expected due to increasing investment and a
growing need for investment consulting.
September 9, 2016
8. STEM Learning Exchanges have been formed for selected career clusters to improve the
coordination and delivery of resources, work-based learning opportunities, career
guidance, and partnerships that support local STEM programs.
Illinois Pathways is supporting the launch of new and innovative public-private partnerships known as
STEM Learning Exchanges. A separate Learning Exchange will be launched in each of the identified
STEM areas and will have a lead entity that coordinates a statewide network of businesses, employer
associations, education partners, and other stakeholders. These networks will be launched using Race to
the Top funding, but will be supported by investments and commitments from public-private partners. The
Finance STEM Learning Exchange will be provided with planning funds for one year to build their network
and further develop capacity for implementation.
Finance STEM Learning Exchange Planning Lead Organization:
Econ Illinois
Beth B. Metzler / 779-777-7717 / bmetzler@niu.edu
Econ Illinois is the premier provider of economic education programs for K-12 schools throughout the state with
over 60 years of experience in providing teacher professional development in basic economics, financial
literacy, and entrepreneurship education. Econ Illinois' programs, delivered through university based Centers
for Economic Education, help schools integrate the teaching of economics across all grade levels, developing a
comprehensive and sequential curriculum for economics and personal finance.
A partnership of leaders from business, labor, agriculture, education, and government, Econ Illinois is
dedicated to increasing economic literacy in Illinois. An affiliate of the national Council for Economic Education,
Econ Illinois is the oldest continuously active state council in the national network impacting nearly 180,000
students each year.
The Finance Learning Exchange will provide curricular and other resources to support the selection of careers
in finance and the preparation of high school students as they transition to post-secondary and consequently
careers in the areas of securities and investments, business finance, accounting, insurance and banking.
Matching contributions from Econ Illinois will support the planning activities over the course of the
next year.
* All applications for lead organizations are subject to change pending negotiations with the Illinois State Board of Education.
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Illinois State Board of Education
Illinois Community College Board
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Illinois Department of Employment Security
9. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM) Learning Exchange
Information Technology (IT) Career Cluster includes: designing, developing, managing, supporting
and integrating hardware and software systems.
The IT sector consists of all organizations primarily engaged in the research, design, implementation and
support of digital systems, including both hardware and software that convert, store, organize, protect,
transmit, retrieve, share and utilize information. These IT functions may be carried out by businesses and
units within government, education and businesses from other sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing,
transportation and logistics, and financial.
Career Pathways
Infrastructure, Administration & Operations
Technology & Information Services
IT Research & Development
Integration Services
Highlights
57 percent of STEM jobs in Illinois will be in computer-related occupations by 2018.
Almost all organizations depend on information technology to conduct business and operate efficiently.
Faster than average growth is expected for all the industries within the information technology sector.
Almost all of the occupations in this sector require a Bachelor degree or higher and have median
annual wage rates double the state’s average wage rate for all occupations.
December 9, 2016
10. STEM Learning Exchanges have been formed for selected career clusters to improve the
coordination and delivery of resources, work-based learning opportunities, career
guidance, and partnerships that support local STEM programs.
Illinois Pathways is supporting the launch of new and innovative public-private partnerships known as STEM
Learning Exchanges. A separate Learning Exchange will be launched in each of the identified STEM areas
and will have a lead entity that coordinates a statewide network of businesses, employer associations,
education partners, and other stakeholders. These networks will be launched using Race to the Top
funding, but will be supported by investments and commitments from public-private partners. The IT STEM
Learning Exchange will be provided with implementation funds for three years to begin coordinating and
delivering supports for their career cluster.
IT STEM Learning Exchange Implementation Lead Organization:
CompTIA Workforce Development LLC
Joan Matz / 630-678-8445 / jmatz@comptia.org
CompTIA Workforce Development LLC is a subsidiary of The Computing Technology Industry Association
(CompTIA). CompTIA is a not-for-profit trade association representing the international technology community.
Members include manufacturers, distributors, resellers, solution providers, Internet Service Providers, software
developers, e-commerce, and telecom companies. They also serve as the world’s largest provider of vendor-
neutral foundational and professional level IT certifications.
The IT STEM Learning Exchange will begin with delivering e-learning curriculum resources and teacher training.
In later years, it will expand school district access to computer equipment and resources, support student
organizations, administer on-line mentorship programs, and manage 2-3 statewide project-based learning
opportunities for middle and high schools. CompTIA has received over $2 million in commitments from its
partners to support the activities of the IT STEM Learning Exchange. Examples of these commitments include:
The Illinois Institute of Technology’s School of Applied Technology has donated over $1 million worth of
on-line courses, lab time, instructors’ teaching hours, and course seats.
The Illinois Technology Foundation in-kind donation valued at $200,000 will provide lesson plans, access
to low-cost computer equipment, creation of high school IT student clubs, development of teacher
coaching programs, and guidance counselor training.
Rico Enterprises has made an in-kind donation of $25,000 annually for five years for internships and
student mentors.
* All applications for lead organizations are subject to change pending negotiations with the Illinois State Board of Education.
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Illinois State Board of Education
Illinois Community College Board
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Get more information on the Information Technology Learning Exchange website.
11. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM) Learning Exchange
Manufacturing Career Cluster includes: product and process development and managing and
performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related support
activities.
The manufacturing sector comprises establishments engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical
transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products. Establishments in this sector are
often described as plants, factories, or mills. The major manufacturing sectors in Illinois are chemical;
pharmaceutical and medicine; computer and electronic products; food; machinery; transportation equipment;
printing and steel.
Career Pathways
Manufacturing Production Process Development
Production
Automation
Logistics and Inventory Control
Highlights
The Manufacturing sector is a significant contributor to the Illinois economy and employment picture.
Manufacturing is projected to provide 8.6 percent of the total employment in the state thru 2018.
Many job openings will result from the need to replace experienced manufacturing workers who retire.
Most manufacturing occupations have annual median wage rates higher than the average in other
sectors.
September 20, 2013
12. STEM Learning Exchanges have been formed for selected career clusters to improve the
coordination and delivery of resources, work-based learning opportunities, career
guidance, and partnerships that support local STEM programs.
Illinois Pathways is supporting the launch of new and innovative public-private partnerships known as
STEM Learning Exchanges. A separate Learning Exchange will be launched in each of the identified
STEM areas and will have a lead entity that coordinates a statewide network of businesses, employer
associations, education partners, and other stakeholders. These networks will be launched using Race to
the Top funding, but will be supported by investments and commitments from public-private partners. The
Manufacturing STEM Learning Exchange will be provided with implementation funds for three years to
begin coordinating and delivering supports for their career cluster.
Manufacturing STEM Learning Exchange Implementation Lead Organization:
Illinois Manufacturers Association Education Foundation
Jim Nelson / 217-522-1240, ext. 4211 / jnelson@ima-net.org
The IMA Education Foundation was created to exclusively foster and promote vocational, educational,
charitable and scientific interests including activities which foster accountability, freedom of choice,
incentives for students and teachers, and excellence in pre-employment education. Its parent organization,
the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, has a long and widely respected history of leadership in advocacy
for manufacturers as well as significant experience in the administration of state and federal grants.
The Illinois Manufacturers' Association Education Foundation, as the designated lead entity for the
Manufacturing STEM Learning Exchange, is in the process of raising $430,000 in matching cash from
private sector entities by the end of this calendar year. Committed in-kind contributions, including student
internships, are valued at over $200,000. The Manufacturing Learning Exchange will integrate resources
from industry, educators, and professional associations to:
Encourage e-learning by establishing a web-based library that will compile learning materials from a
broad variety of national, regional, and local partners.
Use regional networks to expand meaningful internships at local manufacturing plants.
Develop externships for high school and community college teachers to ensure that technologies
and processes being taught in the classroom are those used in manufacturing today.
* All applications for lead organizations are subject to change pending negotiations with the Illinois State Board of Education.
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Illinois State Board of Education
Illinois Community College Board
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Illinois Department of Employment Security
13. The Research and Development (R&D) Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics (STEM) Learning Exchange connects students, teachers,
families, universities/colleges, federal laboratories, student organizations,
not-for-profit organizations, and private sector employers so that all Illinois
students can participate in authentic, high quality, student driven research
and development.
Students who participate in these inquiry-based learning experiences
build critical thinking skills, learn foundational STEM knowledge, and apply
that knowledge to real life circumstance, creating a pipeline of talent for
Illinois’ business.
The Illinois Science & Technology Institute was chosen to lead the R&D
STEM Learning Exchange as part of Illinois Pathways Race to the Top
program. The ISTI is an affiliate of the Illinois Science & Technology
Coalition (ISTC), a statewide leader that cultivates and attracts research
and technology-based economic development in Illinois.
Engage high school students, especially those from underrepresented
groups, in research and development experiences and career exploration.
Increase the number of Illinois students entering and completing
postsecondary education in R&D majors.
Reach students, teachers, families, universities and colleges, not-for-profit
and entrepreneurial communities, and employers in all geographic areas of
the state.
About the R&D STEM Learning Exchange R&D STEM Learning Exchange
Initiatives:
Goals of the R&D STEM Learning Exchange
“Our mission is to prepare our students for the 21st Century workforce. These new
Learning Exchanges will provide students with real-world experience and advanced
educational opportunities to ensure they are ready to compete for the jobs of tomorrow”
-Gov. Pat Quinn
• R&D-focused resources and programs
including professional development,
curricula, hands-on learning tools,
internships
• Aligned to Next Generation Science
and Common Core Math Standards
Resource Repository
stemlearningexchange.org
• Electronically links students with
industry & university mentors
• Supports meaningful research
collaboration within mentoring
relationship
Mentor-Matching Engine
mentormatchingengine.org
• Connects high school students with
external partners to solve complex
problems
• Integrates real-world context of
STEM concepts into curriculum with
support from STEM professionals and
facilitates student led inquiry
STEM Challenges & Events
14. • Illinois will demand a 20 percent increase in STEM jobs
between 2008 and 2018, according to a Georgetown
University’s Center for Education and the Workforce
report.
• President Obama’s Council of Advisors on Science
and Technology concludes that retaining more STEM
majors is the lowest-cost, fastest policy option to
provide the STEM professionals that the nation needs
for economic and societal well-being.
• The President’s Council recommends replacing
standard laboratory courses with discovery-based
research courses and encouraging partnerships among
stakeholders to diversify pathways to STEM careers
Why STEM?
For more information about the
R&D STEM Learning Exchange, including
a list of our partners, please contact Allie
Scully, ascully@istcoalition.org or visit us
at istcoalition.org
Value Added
services including professional
development, curricula, hands-on
learning tools, internships
• Aligned to Next Generation and
Common Core Standards
experiences that focus on
discovery and critical thinking
• Professional development
focused on inquiry-based
learning and discovery
• Improves talent pipeline in
critical industry sectors
• Expands the reach of existing
STEM content and brand
• Makes it easier for programs and
program users to connect
• Encourages innovation through
partnership
VALUEADD
PARTNERSINDUSTRY
or more information about the R&D STEM Learning Exchange, including a list of our
artners, please contact Erin Lane elane@istcoalition.org or visit us at istcoalition.org
WHY STEM?
Illinois will demand a 20 percent increase in STEM jobs between 2008 and 2018,
according to a Georgetown University’s Center for Education and the Workforce report.
President Obama’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology concludes that
retaining more STEM majors is the lowest-cost, fastest policy option to provide the STEM
professionals that the nation needs for economic and societal well-being.
The President’s Council recommends replacing standard laboratory courses with
discovery-based research courses and encouraging partnerships among stakeholders to
diversify pathways to STEM careers
• R&D-focused resources and services including
professional development, curricula, hands-on
learning tools, internships
• Aligned to Next Generation and Common Core
Standards
Students
• Improves talent pipeline in critical industry
sectors
• Expands the reach of existing STEM content and
brand
Industry
• Standards-aligned learning experiences that
focus on discovery and critical thinking
• Professional development focused on inquiry-
based learning and discovery
Schools
• Makes it easier for programs and program users
to connect
• Encourages innovation through partnership
Partners
20% in STEM jobsFrom 2008-2018 in IL
15. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM) Learning Exchange
The Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) Career Cluster includes: planning, management
and movement of people, materials and goods across all transportation modes as well as maintaining
and improving transportation technologies.
TDL often play an unnoticed role in our society. Companies in the transportation industry connect
manufacturers with consumers, unite millions of Illinoisans with products, meetings, conventions and family,
and make long distances seemingly irrelevant. The transportation industry includes planes, trains, trucks,
busses and automobiles delivering passengers and cargo all across the country and internationally.
Career Pathways
Transportation Systems, Infrastructure
Planning, Management and Regulation
Transportation Technology
Automation
Logistics and Transportation Operations
Highlights
Nationally, more than 10 million persons are employed in transportation and related occupations.
In Illinois, through 2018, the TDL industry will generate about 27,200 new jobs.
Environmental issues and soaring fuel costs are creating new positions to plan, design, implement,
monitor and control new approaches and equipment for the efficient movement of goods and people.
As a result of e-commerce, the warehousing and storage segment of the industry is expected to grow
rapidly, thereby increasing demand for services offered by warehousing centers and logistics firms.
September 9, 2016
16. STEM Learning Exchanges have been formed for selected career clusters to improve the
coordination and delivery of resources, work-based learning opportunities, career guidance,
and partnerships that support local STEM programs.
Illinois Pathways is supporting the launch of new and innovative public-private partnerships known as STEM
Learning Exchanges. A separate Learning Exchange will be launched in each of the identified STEM areas
and will have a lead entity that coordinates a statewide network of businesses, employer associations,
education partners, and other stakeholders. These networks will be launched using Race to the Top funding,
but will be supported by investments and commitments from public-private partners. The TDL STEM
Learning Exchange will be provided with implementation funds for three years to build their network and
further develop capacity for implementation.
TDL STEM Learning Exchange Implementation Lead Organization:
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Michael Baker / 217-558-6423 / Michael.Baker@illinois.gov
* All applications for lead organizations are subject to change pending negotiations with the Illinois State Board of Education.
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Illinois State Board of Education
Illinois Community College Board
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Illinois Department of Employment Security