Ed Scoop – Emily Bamforth
“The DOD outlined a plan for an estimated five “STEM Community College Consortiums” in a funding opportunity document, each funded by initial grants of up to $5 million over three years. After that, the DOD could choose to award additional grant money, based on performance. The consortiums, led by community colleges, but including four-year institutions, companies and nonprofits, would propose strategies for boosting completion rates for technical training and certificate programs in science, technology, engineering and math.” (more)