Education: Bringing Relevance to Academics

The intent of these three strategies is to demonstrate to students the relevance of their academic subject areas to the world of work and increase their awareness of the importance of their academic studies to their future goals or plans.

The Speakers’ Bureau (ABLE):

The Field Study Program (ABLE):

The Field Study Program is an instructional strategy that successfully demonstrates to students the relevance of their academic subjects to the world of work. Through the Field Study Program business/labor/community partners demonstrate how they use academics within their career field or place of work. MORE

Project/Problem-Based Learning:

Project/Problem-Based Learning is an instructional strategy that successfully demonstrates to students the relevance of their academic studies within an authentic, problem-solving situation. The Project/Problem-Based Learning experience allows students to tackle an authentic problem or project provided by a business or community leader. MORE

(ABLE = Applications by Business and Labor for Educators)

Educational Forums:

Mathematics Appreciation Day

Celebrating Women in Math & Science (East Valley)

Celebrating Women in Math & Science (High Desert)

Empowering Men in Mathematics