STEM Education for Transportation Careers — Bay Area LEEDS (April Treece)
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This week host Tim Haile chats with guest April Treece about the importance of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in schools. April Treece is the Executive Director of the non-profit Bay Area LEEDS (Linking Education and Economic Development Strategies). Bay Area LEEDS helps prepare the region’s youth for tomorrow’s STEM careers by focusing on meaningful experiences that lead students to success in high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers. April says kids can only be what they can see. Tune in to learn how CCTA collaborates with Bay Area LEEDS to inform teachers of cutting-edge jobs and hands-on learning experiences that inspire and prepare students to pursue their STEM education.
Learn more about Bay Area LEEDS: https://ba-leeds.org/about-the-organization-2/
Connect with April Treece: https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-treece-39a2601b3/
Learn more about Contra Costa Transportation Authority: http://ccta.net/
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