Public-Private Partnership with Business and Education Communities to Focus on STEM Learning and Provide Students with College and Career Readiness
BLOOMINGTON – February 9, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today joined business and education leaders to launch the Illinois Pathways Initiative, an innovative public-private partnership between Illinois’ public education institutions and the business community to foster Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) learning.
Funded through the state’s secured Race to the Top funds, Illinois Pathways will help prepare students for college and careers in new and growing fields. As part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to reform and improve education in Illinois, this initiative will provide for strong collaboration in Illinois’ business and education communities to prepare students for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Read the entire press release and view the announcement presentation:
Illinois Pathways Press Release (PDF)
Illinois Pathways Launch Event PowerPoint (PDF)