For more than 45 years, providing innovative changes in education to prepare students for greater success in careers and higher education
Core Tenets
Contextual teaching and learning in the STEM disciplines
We support the teaching of knowledge and skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in the contexts in which they are used in today’s rapidly evolving workplace.
Seamless transitions from secondary to postsecondary education and careers
We help educators and employers work together in ensuring that all learners have access to credential-earning Career Pathways.
Training solutions to help America’s technicians excel in the global labor market
Our projects and resources help learners acquire the technical and employability skills necessary to be globally competitive, today and in the future.
News
From our team members and partners
EU Study Tour: Gleaning Insights from European Innovations in Vocational Education and Training
A team of community college educators from across the US recently participated in a study tour of Spain and Germany. This initiative was part of the “Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work” project, funded by NSF.
Integrating Emerging and Cross-Cutting Technologies: Electric Vehicles with Kevin Cooper
Presented by the NSF ATE project Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work, this podcast delves into the burgeoning realms of renewable energy and electric vehicles (EV) and the need to train future professionals for the EV sector.
Advanced Manufacturing Competencies for Personal and Career Success
The Necessary Skills Now project partnered with advanced manufacturing faculty at Forsyth Technical Community College and their employer partners to develop employability skill development resources for existing manufacturing courses.
Featured Resources
A Framework for a Cross-Disciplinary STEM Core, produced by the NSF ATE project Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work (a project of CORD), consists of recommendations for incorporating knowledge and skills in three broad areas—advanced digital literacy, data knowledge and analysis, and business knowledge and processes—into associate degree technician preparation programs.