The growing importance of STEM collaborations Monday, May 07, 2007 In Eastern Connecticut, the process of applying for a Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) grant is stimulating collaborations to improve education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Here's a good article the provides an overview. Read more. Here's a good quote from one of the workforce development professionals involved in preparing the grant application: "No one has a crystal ball that can predict what industries will grow the fastest. But what we do know is that we need to prepare to fill jobs that will require the basic core skills in science, technology, engineering and math. Those are the core skills that are needed to create the kind of higher paying jobs we need to provide that balance." posted by Ed Morrison |		This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. links Some Background on EDPro Weblog The purpose of this weblog is to help economic development professionals -- EDPros -- keep up with the changes sweeping our profession. Strap on your goggles. It's a whole new game. There are no experts any more. The only place to learn about economic development is from other EDPros who are doing it. One other point: the prevaling approach (paradigm, if you like) in economic development is shifting from competition to collaboration. There are a lot of reaasons underlying this shift, but here's the important insight: You, your community, and your region will do better by collaborating and sharing information. So, spread the word...Share the knowledge. Tell a friend about EDPro Weblog. If you are using a news reader, here is the link to syndicate this site: Here's the link if you are a bloglines subscriber: Speaking and workshops on Open Source Economic Development As the idea of Open Source Economic Development starts spreading, more people are asking about it. Visit the I-Open web site to learn more. My colleagues and I are happy to explain the basic concepts in a talk or a workshop. E-mail Susan Alshuler if you'd like to learn more about workshops and speaking. Background on Ed Morrison Download some background information on me here.

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