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!
Feb 21
Introduce a Girl To Engineering Day at Elizabethtown College
Feb 21 – Feb 21: Elizabethtown College’s Society of Women Engineers invites high school students to campus for a day of hands-on engineering activities.
*Friday, February 21, 2025
*8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
*Campus tour & lunch included
*Provided at no cost thanks to the generous support of the Lancaster County STEM Alliance
*Register your school by January 14 to participate
Mar 18
Post Secondary Fair
Mar 18 – Mar 18: Mark your calendars!
The Janus School will host a post-secondary information fair (resources for education and jobs after high school)
This is the perfect opportunity for students and parents to have a conversation about post-secondary options and to engage with the people who will help them on their journey after high school.
Come join us!
Tuesday, March 18 from 6-8pm
The Janus School
205 Lefever Rd.
Mt. Joy, PA 17552
For more information email sthompson@thejanusschool.org or dstillman@thejanusschool.org
Apr 30
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.
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.