5 Things in Attleboro Today: Kennedy Comments on STEM

Who should you know about?

Joe Kennedy III

Congressman Joe Kennedy III released the following statement in response to the Administration’s new five-year strategic plan for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.   

“Strengthening our STEM education efforts is critical to ensuring our kids have the skills they need to participate in the innovation economy that will drive this country’s future,” said Congressman Kennedy. “I applaud the Administration for making STEM a priority and for submitting proposals that focus on how we can be more effective and efficient.”

“Moving forward, it’s essential that we approach STEM as a vehicle not just for economic competitiveness abroad, but for economic opportunity at home. Current estimates show hundreds of thousands of jobs opening up in advanced manufacturing, clean energy, information technology and life sciences over the next decade. As companies in these innovation industries continue to grow, they depend on a workforce with basic technical skills and can supply a wealth of strong, well-paid, middle-class jobs. STEM training is key to connecting those jobs with the communities and workers that need them most. We must be diligent in ensuring STEM programs and curriculums reach our middle and working class communities – not just students who are lucky to attend a good school in an affluent city or town. I look forward to working with the Administration and my fellow committee members to explore the role that vocational schools, community colleges and workforce retraining programs can play in our efforts – and to be certain we are equitably distributing the valuable benefits of STEM.”

What should you know about?

Attleboro's Capital Improvement Plan FY14-FY18

For a look at it, click here.

When is something happening?

4 p.m.

Richard Conti Councilor at Large Constituent Hours at Conti Appraisals, 16 County Street.

Where should you go today?

Attleboro Public Library

Fiction Reflects Life Series continues with The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein). Don't forget to get a copy of the book at the library. Copies are located on the 1st floor, near the Circulation Desk.

To register for this Book Discussion, call 508-222-0157 email aplprograms@sailsinc.org with "Art of Racing" on the subject line.

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