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Uniting Business, Education, and Community to Shape Tomorrow’s Workforce Through STEM  Education

 

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.

Investing

Together Lancaster Prospers

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.

Grants Overview

Creating

Innovative creation

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.

Programs & Events

Aligning

Collaboration & Awareness

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.

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Our Impact

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.

See Our Impact
102K
Impacted over 102,000 Lancaster students
200
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.
See Our Impact

Upcoming LCSA Events

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!

Apr 30

Experience LIVE (formerly LIVE EVENT CAREER EXPLORATION DAY)

Apr 30 – Apr 30: 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.
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May 05

IU13 STEM Awards

May 05 – May 05: An evening of celebration, connection, and hands-on exploration at the Lancaster Science Factory as we recognize outstanding achievements in STEM education in the Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 area. On May 5, 2025, we’ll honor: The 2024-25 Student Competition Winners Elementary and Secondary Teacher(s) of the Year STEM School of the Year Five local businesses making a lasting impact by empowering young minds and building futures through STEM education
May 15

2025 STEM SHOWCASE

May 15 – May 15: This event provides an opportunity to connect with LCSA grant recipients and explore the diverse projects funded by LCSA, dedicated to fostering STEM education and workforce development throughout the county. We hope you will join us! This event is open to the public. Please feel free to extend this invite to anyone within your network! Light refreshments will be served!
RSVP Here
Jun 16

Lancaster County Educator Industry Tours

Jun 16 – Jun 18: Educator Industry Tours are intended to enhance classroom instruction, student learning, and career readiness for the workplace by connecting educators with local business and industry leaders and technical and career training centers. Educators will have an opportunity to participate in full-day, in-person tours.
Aug 05

Educator Externship: Rock Lititz

Aug 05 – Aug 05: LCSA Fall Externships provide a hands-on opportunity to work alongside business professionals, gaining firsthand insight into how classroom concepts translate to the workplace. Spend a day immersed in some of the county’s largest employers, equipping yourself to prepare students for the ever-evolving demands of the workforce.
Register Here
Sep 12

Educator Externship: Goodhart Sons, Inc

Sep 12 – Sep 12: LCSA Fall Externships provide a hands-on opportunity to work alongside business professionals, gaining firsthand insight into how classroom concepts translate to the workplace. Spend a day immersed in some of the county’s largest employers, equipping yourself to prepare students for the ever-evolving demands of the workforce.
Register Here
Sep 17

Workforce 2030 Summit

Sep 17 – Sep 17: More information coming soon.
Dec 03

Educator Externship Collaboration Follow-up Day

Dec 03 – Dec 03: This opportunity provides educators who participated in the Industry Tours and/or Educator Externships with time and space to collaborate with fellow teachers. Together, they will translate their workplace experiences into relevant and authentic lessons for their students. More information and registration coming soon!