STEM Challenge Grant Support:

There is a growing concern in the U.S. over student performance in the areas of math and science. The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) ranks the United States 21st in math and 25th in science proficiency.  Clearly, our young people have misconceptions about these subjects! This attitude continues into their career choices.

Students appear to gravitate toward more high-profile, glamorous occupations when asked what they want to be when they grow up. In a recent educational conference, Dr. Graham Spanier, President of Penn State University, said, "This glamorization of certain careers is clearly a mismatch between what our country needs and what is happening."

Junior Achievement has added a variety of STEM positions that offer really cool, hands-on job responsibilities. STEM career exploration at JA BizTown is intended to showcase science and math in the real-world and to ignite a spark in students to have an interest in careers in these fields.

STEM Career Sponsorship - $25,000

STEM Career Sponsorship - $5,000

STEM Career Position Sponsorship - $1,000

$25,000 Per Year STEM Career Sponsorship:

$5,000 Per Year STEM Career Sponsorship:

$1,000 Per Year STEM Career Position Sponsorship:

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