Uniting Business, Education, and Community to Shape Tomorrow’s Workforce Through STEMEducation
Lancaster County STEM Alliance is a collective of business, education and community partners ensuring the long-term prosperity of Lancaster County by creating, aligning, and investing in equitable access to STEM experiences that build a talented workforce.
The Lancaster County STEM Alliance (LCSA) is dedicated to advancing STEM initiatives in Lancaster County through grant funding. Our grants aim to support and foster innovative and creative STEM programs. Funding is available exclusively to nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organizations located within Lancaster County.
The Lancaster County STEM Alliance (LCSA) leads innovative and creative projects to support STEM education and workforce development. We identify community needs and provide the necessary resources to support them.
LCSA collaborates with local schools, businesses, and community organizations to promote STEM education and career opportunities, while aligning workforce needs with educational programs. It also works to increase awareness of the importance of STEM education and careers by advocating for STEM initiatives and highlighting local success stories.
The Lancaster County STEM Alliance is committed to data-driven decisions, evaluating the effectiveness of supported programs and optimizing community investments. By gathering and monitoring data annually, we track outcomes over time, assessing both individual programs and their collective impact on STEM education and workforce development in Lancaster County.
Collaborated with over 200 community partners and over 126 nonprofits; Worked with over 108 businesses
95%
95% of students reported that they learned new soft skills such as teamwork, communication, resilience, integrity, or problem-solving, during LCSA supported programs.
71%
71% of students reported they learned new hard skills such as coding, Math and Science.
We’re excited to announce upcoming events designed to inspire and engage our community in STEM. From summer programs to teacher workshops and networking opportunities, there’s something for everyone. Join us to explore, learn, and connect with fellow STEM enthusiasts. Check the schedules and register today!
Nov 01
Career Ready PA Stakeholder Forum Virtual Sessions – Partnerships to Pathways
Nov 01 – Nov 18: The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is pleased to announce virtual stakeholder forums designed to assist districts in strengthening new and existing workforce to classroom career connections. Topics include how to meet the expectations of the new Career Education and Work standards, highlighting Employability Skills, and its alignment to the Future Ready PA Index and stakeholder partnerships. This training supports PDE’s vision that “Pennsylvania learners will be prepared for meaningful engagement in postsecondary education; in workforce training; in career pathways; and to be responsible, involved citizens.”
Target Audience
K12 Educators, Counselor, Principals, Community and Industry Stakeholders
Learner Outcomes
Participants will:
Identify at least one career or work-based learning experience or industry-recognized credential currently used in my school.
Align the experience or credential to Future Ready PA Index Indicator, Act 158, and/or CEW Employability Skills strand.
Create at least one connection to a stakeholder partner in your Career Ready PA region.
Nov 08 – Nov 08: A Conference for College Students and Young Professionals. Participants will have the opportunity to meet live industry professionals and review careers within the live entertainment industry. Registration is required.
Experience Live by Rock Lititz.
Your Future Starts Here!
Join us to experience what careers backstage in the live entertainment industry really look like!
Experience LIVE (formerly LIVE EVENT CAREER EXPLORATION DAY) is a unique one-day showcase of how to create large scale live productions, such as: concert tours, theatrical shows, amusement park interactions, experiential marketing, sporting events, e-games, and so much more.
https://careerday.rocklititz.com/
Nov 14 – Nov 14: The Lancaster Chamber’s Discovering Paths Mentoring Program inspires, guides, and empowers high school juniors as they consider their next steps. Through positive one-on-one mentoring relationships with professionals across Lancaster County, critical business and industry connections, and experiential learning, the Discovering Paths Mentoring Program strengthens pathways for students within the Lancaster community.
Lancaster Chamber Discovering Paths: Tourism, Hospitality, & Entertainment
Dec 05 – Dec 05: The Lancaster Chamber’s Discovering Paths Mentoring Program inspires, guides, and empowers high school juniors as they consider their next steps. Through positive one-on-one mentoring relationships with professionals across Lancaster County, critical business and industry connections, and experiential learning, the Discovering Paths Mentoring Program strengthens pathways for students within the Lancaster community.
Dec 17 – Dec 17: IU13 Career Ready Leaders’ Collaborative meetings offer district and school leaders a valuable space to stay informed about current education initiatives at local, state, and national levels. The focus is on addressing specific career readiness challenges at the district and school levels, encouraging the exchange of practical solutions. These gatherings promote networking and collaboration, enabling leaders to connect with colleagues and local partners. The meeting structure includes insights from guest speakers or business/industry spotlights, highlighting district/program achievements, sharing updates on state/local career readiness opportunities, and providing open spaces for collaborative discussions. This multifaceted approach ensures that leaders leave the meetings with a knowledge of the latest developments and a strengthened network to enhance career readiness initiatives across the IU13 region.
Jan 02 – Jan 02: The Lancaster County STEM Alliance (LCSA) is proud to support a variety of STEM initiatives within Lancaster County. We provide funding to nonprofit, charitable organizations that are exempt from income taxes and located within the county. Our grants are aimed at enhancing and launching innovative and creative STEM programming.
Jan 11 – Jan 11: Kids in grades K—6 will come together to compete in STEM challenges and try to win gold! Compete in bridge building, wind car races, tower stacking, or the egg drop. Participate in a qualifier round workshop at the Lancaster Science Factory to secure your spot in the Showdown!
