jane smith program manager for education

FORT BRAGG AND POPE AFB

BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCE

Jane Smith

Program Manager for Education

STEM Community Collaborative


BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCEVision

Transform the region’s workforce to meet the STEM needs of 21st Century industries, such as defense, homeland security, military preparedness, health care, construction, social services, and information technologies.



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)

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Initial Actions


BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCEEnhanced Technology Classrooms


BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCEDistributed 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



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ROBESON BLADEN

SAMPSON

MOORE

LEE

HARNETT

SCOTLAND

RICHMOND

FT. BRAGG

HOKE CUMBERLAND

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


BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCECommunity 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


BRAC REGIONAL TASK FORCENC STEM Community CollaborativeFort Bragg Region STEM Collaborative Design Process

REGIONAL DESIGN TEAMRegional vision, guidance and funding

TECH SUPPORT TEAMFTCC, NavTech, BRAC RTF

Equipment, Content Development

FOUR INNOVATION TEAMSCOMMUNITY COLLEGES LEAD

Focused on local collaborationsK-12, CCs, Univs, and Business



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Innovation Team & Pilot Circuit Model

End User

Industry PartnerProduct Development

Lumberton High School

Robeson Comm CollegeAACWI HUB

UNC Pembroke

Robeson County used as an example



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



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



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



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

jane smith program manager for education

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