Post-Secondary Workgroup
STRATEGY - Creating equitable and diverse education-to-career pathways (Post-Secondary)
LONG-TERM OUTCOME
Philadelphia K-12 schools, post-secondary institutions, and local employers work together to formalize diverse pathways that recruit, immerse, and inspire Black, Latinx and women Philadelphians to enter STEM fields
SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES
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Post-secondary institutions consider a wide range of skills and experiences for entry into STEM programs of study (e.g., eliminate SAT/ACT scores).
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Black, Latinx, and women Philadelphia school students have increased opportunities for remediation and preparation to enter and excel in post-secondary STEM programs.
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Post-secondary degree and non-degree STEM programs have access to resources that allow them to provide real-world and career-transferrable experiences that facilitate entry into STEM careers
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Philadelphia high schools and STEM employers collaborate to develop real-world and career-transferrable experiences that align to STEM careers.
MEDIUM-TERM OUTCOMES
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Post-secondary institutions accept a wide range of skills and experiences into STEM program admissions decisions.
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Utilization and successful completion of remediation and preparation increases among students who 1) are in need of remediation and/or 2) are interested in post-secondary STEM programs.
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Post-secondary degree and non-degree STEM programs provide real-world and career-transferrable experiences that facilitate entry to STEM careers.
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More women and Black and Latinx Philadelphia public high school graduates major and graduate in STEM fields.
Co-Chairs
Associate Professor & Chair
The Wistar Institute
Apprentice Program Manager
Goodwin College
Drexel University
Summer STEM Bridge Program
The workgroup developed and piloted a Summer STEM Bridge Program for Philadelphia high school graduates entering STEM college programs. In conjunction with the Wistar Institute and Heights Philadelphia, this program aimed to facilitate a seamless shift from high school to college, offering participants a glimpse into the college experience before the fall semester begins.
Philadelphia Geography Project
Our group is collaborating with the K-12 Education Workgroup to map school STEM learning needs so PSEC can direct partners and resources to create STEM Pathways with the community.