Ready for 21^st century careers?

Project background

Wyandotte County students Today's students live in a world of rapid technological change in which the best jobs and most promising careers increasingly require a solid background in math, engineering, technology and science ("METS"). Unfortunately, recent studies suggest that few students have the skills that they'll need to succeed in the new economy. What can the Kansas City region do to remain competitive in the new global economy?

Engaging the Kansas City region

One KC Voice, Public Agenda and the Kansas City Regional METS Leadership Coalition, a coalition of leaders dedicated to supporting METS achievement, are leading a multi-year public engagement initiative to improve METS education and results for students in the region.

The goals of the initiative are to:

Increase awareness of the importance of METS education
Involve community members and leaders to prepare students for 21^st century careers
Build capacity to deepen and expand community engagement

Community Conversations

The initiative is partnering with local organizations to carry out a series of exciting Community Conversations involving students, parents, teachers and community leaders around METS education.

Ten communities across the Kansas City region will work with One KC Voice and Public Agenda to host Community Conversations about how to improve opportunities for young people and support economic growth.

Click here to learn more about Public Agenda’s Community Conversations Model

Apply to host a Conversation in Your Community!
Deadline
July 1, 2008

about

This initiative is part of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation's 10-year agenda to improve math, engineering, technology and science education in the Kansas City region.

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