2019
ANNUAL REPORT
#WeGotThisWA
As we continue to move forward in 2020, we know that we’re stronger together. We will remain nimble. We will be creative. We will forge new partnerships and identify opportunities amidst these challenging times to drive toward our shared goal of increasing the number of students pursuing education beyond high school and forging bright futures of their own here in our state.
Angela Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Washington STEM
OUR IMPACT
1,000,000+
K-12 students supported through
our STEM Networks and partners
our STEM Networks and partners
70+
policymakers and staff on Advocacy Day alongside 40 business, education, and community partners from across the state
10
regional STEM by
the Numbers reports
the Numbers reports
39
data and STEM resource workshops facilitated
2
priority House Bills passed in
support of Career Pathways
support of Career Pathways
- HB2158 helped launch Career Connect Washington—which builds upon the success of our STEM Networks and creates career opportunities for students
- HB2140 helped fund full-time career connected learning coordinator positions at educational service districts across the state
2
open-sourced data
dashboards launched — CORI
and Labor Market Dashboard
dashboards launched — CORI
and Labor Market Dashboard
39,000
career connected learning experiences
for students in partnership with
Career Connect Washington
for students in partnership with
Career Connect Washington
5,200+
educators and parents/ caregivers
supported with resources in early math
supported with resources in early math
22,400+
young children gained early
math learning experiences
math learning experiences
“Data provided by this team has informed my decision to invest in STEM and I.T. Programs at Seattle Central to ensure our diverse student base is well prepared to benefit from the opportunities available in our growing economy.”
Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange
President of Seattle Central College
President of Seattle Central College
Who We Are
WE SET THE VISION
+ DRIVE IMPACT
We are an independent nonprofit comprised of connected and well-respected STEM experts, trusted to identify and foster innovative STEM programs and partnerships.
“It’s clear that our current systems are not serving all young people. The question is, what are we doing about it?”
The Northwest Washington STEM Network
The Northwest Washington STEM Network helped bring the Career Awareness program to over 1,400 middle school students. After completing the program, student interest in STEM careers increased from 34% to 83%.
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The Snohomish STEM Network
The Snohomish STEM Network hosted the Snohomish STEM Summit, which convened more than 150 key county leaders, reviewed indicators, and addressed career-connected learning and STEM opportunities to help close the skills gap for the future workforce.
close
The West Sound STEM Network
The West Sound STEM Network partnered with higher education, industry members, Tribes, military, and nonprofits to deliver 15+ STEM training opportunities for teachers, expanding their STEM knowledge and leadership skills.
close
King County Stem Network
In addition to working alongside our statewide STEM Network partners, we also work to partner with King County-based nonprofits like Zeno Math. The themes of healing, community support, and cultural inclusion echoed throughout the third annual Zeno Summer Institute, where educators, caregivers, and advocates gathered for two days to learn how to better support families of color in providing foundational math experiences for early learners.
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The Apple STEM Network
The Apple STEM Network, in partnership with the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee and the Workforce Alliance, created the first manufacturing “Career Launch and Youth Apprenticeship” in Grant County.
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Spokane Network
In partnership with Spokane Community College and the Mead School District, the Spokane STEM Network helped develop 16 dual credit pathways and aligned programs in high-demand employment sectors for students to work towards their Associate of Applied Science degree while completing their high school diploma.
close
The Tacoma STEAM Network
The Tacoma STEAM Network partnered and engaged with businesses to host Powering Up Educators externships for 30 educators who serve students of color. The externships increased educators’ knowledge of STEM- related careers and changes in today’s workforce.
close
The Capital STEAM Network
The Capital STEAM Network and ESD 113, received a $100,000 grant through the Employment Security Department to support expanding Career Connected Learning.
close
The South Central Washington STEM Network
The South Central Washington STEM Network piloted the Math for Love curriculum at Blossoms Early Learning Center to promote a positive math mindset and establish a strong foundation in early math skills.
close
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network, in support of strong cradle-to-career STEM education opportunities across the region, offered the STEM Like Me! suite of Career Connected Learning programs to more than 6,000 students.
close
The Southwest Washington Career Connect Learning Network
The Southwest Washington STEM Network, in partnership with Shin- Etsu America, Clark College, and area school districts, developed a model career pathway in Advanced Manufacturing in which students engaged in problem-based learning on modern manufacturing technology and experienced real-world internships that set them on a course to “earn and learn” in the endorsed Mechatronics Career Launch program.
close
Northwest Washington
The Northwest Washington STEM Network helped bring the Career Awareness program to over 1,400 middle school students. After completing the program, student interest in STEM careers increased from 34% to 83%.
close
The Snohomish STEM Network
The Snohomish STEM Network hosted the Snohomish STEM Summit, which convened more than 150 key county leaders, reviewed indicators, and addressed career-connected learning and STEM opportunities to help close the skills gap for the future workforce.
close
The West Sound STEM Network
The West Sound STEM Network partnered with higher education, industry members, Tribes, military, and nonprofits to deliver 15+ STEM training opportunities for teachers, expanding their STEM knowledge and leadership skills.
close
King County Stem Partners
In addition to working alongside our statewide STEM Network partners, we also work to partner with King County-based nonprofits like Zeno Math. The themes of healing, community support, and cultural inclusion echoed throughout the third annual Zeno Summer Institute, where educators, caregivers, and advocates gathered for two days to learn how to better support families of color in providing foundational math experiences for early learners.
close
The Apple STEM Network
The Apple STEM Network, in partnership with the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee and the Workforce Alliance, created the first manufacturing “Career Launch and Youth Apprenticeship” in Grant County.
close
The Spokane STEM Network
In partnership with Spokane Community College and the Mead School District, the Spokane STEM Network helped develop 16 dual credit pathways and aligned programs in high-demand employment sectors for students to work towards their Associate of Applied Science degree while completing their high school diploma.
close
The Tacoma STEAM Network
The Tacoma STEAM Network partnered and engaged with businesses to host Powering Up Educators externships for 30 educators who serve students of color. The externships increased educators’ knowledge of STEM- related careers and changes in today’s workforce.
close
The Capital STEM Network
The Capital STEM Network and ESD 113, received a $100,000 grant through the Employment Security Department to support expanding Career Connected Learning.
close
The South Central Washington STEM Network
The South Central Washington STEM Network piloted the Math for Love curriculum at Blossoms Early Learning Center to promote a positive math mindset and establish a strong foundation in early math skills.
close
Career Connect Southwest
The Southwest Washington STEM Network, in partnership with Shin- Etsu America, Clark College, and area school districts, developed a model career pathway in Advanced Manufacturing in which students engaged in problem-based learning on modern manufacturing technology and experienced real-world internships that set them on a course to “earn and learn” in the endorsed Mechatronics Career Launch program.
close
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network, in support of strong cradle-to-career STEM education opportunities across the region, offered the STEM Like Me! suite of Career Connected Learning programs to more than 6,000 students.
close
Northwest Washington
The Northwest Washington STEM Network helped bring the Career Awareness program to over 1,400 middle school students. After completing the program, student interest in STEM careers increased from 34% to 83%.
close
The Snohomish STEM Network
The Snohomish STEM Network hosted the Snohomish STEM Summit, which convened more than 150 key county leaders, reviewed indicators, and addressed career-connected learning and STEM opportunities to help close the skills gap for the future workforce.
close
The West Sound STEM Network
The West Sound STEM Network partnered with higher education, industry members, Tribes, military, and nonprofits to deliver 15+ STEM training opportunities for teachers, expanding their STEM knowledge and leadership skills.
close
King County Stem Partners
In addition to working alongside our statewide STEM Network partners, we also work to partner with King County-based nonprofits like Zeno Math. The themes of healing, community support, and cultural inclusion echoed throughout the third annual Zeno Summer Institute, where educators, caregivers, and advocates gathered for two days to learn how to better support families of color in providing foundational math experiences for early learners.
close
The Apple STEM Network
The Apple STEM Network, in partnership with the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee and the Workforce Alliance, created the first manufacturing “Career Launch and Youth Apprenticeship” in Grant County.
close
The Spokane STEM Network
In partnership with Spokane Community College and the Mead School District, the Spokane STEM Network helped develop 16 dual credit pathways and aligned programs in high-demand employment sectors for students to work towards their Associate of Applied Science degree while completing their high school diploma.
close
The Tacoma STEAM Network
The Tacoma STEAM Network partnered and engaged with businesses to host Powering Up Educators externships for 30 educators who serve students of color. The externships increased educators’ knowledge of STEM- related careers and changes in today’s workforce.
close
The Capital STEM Network
The Capital STEM Network and ESD 113, received a $100,000 grant through the Employment Security Department to support expanding Career Connected Learning.
close
The South Central Washington STEM Network
The South Central Washington STEM Network piloted the Math for Love curriculum at Blossoms Early Learning Center to promote a positive math mindset and establish a strong foundation in early math skills.
close
Career Connect Southwest
The Southwest Washington STEM Network, in partnership with Shin- Etsu America, Clark College, and area school districts, developed a model career pathway in Advanced Manufacturing in which students engaged in problem-based learning on modern manufacturing technology and experienced real-world internships that set them on a course to “earn and learn” in the endorsed Mechatronics Career Launch program.
close
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network, in support of strong cradle-to-career STEM education opportunities across the region, offered the STEM Like Me! suite of Career Connected Learning programs to more than 6,000 students.
close
Northwest Washington
The Northwest Washington STEM Network helped bring the Career Awareness program to over 1,400 middle school students. After completing the program, student interest in STEM careers increased from 34% to 83%.
close
The Snohomish STEM Network
The Snohomish STEM Network hosted the Snohomish STEM Summit, which convened more than 150 key county leaders, reviewed indicators, and addressed career-connected learning and STEM opportunities to help close the skills gap for the future workforce.
close
The West Sound STEM Network
The West Sound STEM Network partnered with higher education, industry members, Tribes, military, and nonprofits to deliver 15+ STEM training opportunities for teachers, expanding their STEM knowledge and leadership skills.
close
King County Stem Partners
In addition to working alongside our statewide STEM Network partners, we also work to partner with King County-based nonprofits like Zeno Math. The themes of healing, community support, and cultural inclusion echoed throughout the third annual Zeno Summer Institute, where educators, caregivers, and advocates gathered for two days to learn how to better support families of color in providing foundational math experiences for early learners.
close
The Apple STEM Network
The Apple STEM Network, in partnership with the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee and the Workforce Alliance, created the first manufacturing “Career Launch and Youth Apprenticeship” in Grant County.
close
The Spokane STEM Network
In partnership with Spokane Community College and the Mead School District, the Spokane STEM Network helped develop 16 dual credit pathways and aligned programs in high-demand employment sectors for students to work towards their Associate of Applied Science degree while completing their high school diploma.
close
The Tacoma STEAM Network
The Tacoma STEAM Network partnered and engaged with businesses to host Powering Up Educators externships for 30 educators who serve students of color. The externships increased educators’ knowledge of STEM- related careers and changes in today’s workforce.
close
The Capital STEM Network
The Capital STEM Network and ESD 113, received a $100,000 grant through the Employment Security Department to support expanding Career Connected Learning.
close
The South Central Washington STEM Network
The South Central Washington STEM Network piloted the Math for Love curriculum at Blossoms Early Learning Center to promote a positive math mindset and establish a strong foundation in early math skills.
close
Career Connect Southwest
The Southwest Washington STEM Network, in partnership with Shin- Etsu America, Clark College, and area school districts, developed a model career pathway in Advanced Manufacturing in which students engaged in problem-based learning on modern manufacturing technology and experienced real-world internships that set them on a course to “earn and learn” in the endorsed Mechatronics Career Launch program.
close
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network, in support of strong cradle-to-career STEM education opportunities across the region, offered the STEM Like Me! suite of Career Connected Learning programs to more than 6,000 students.
close
Northwest Washington
The Northwest Washington STEM Network helped bring the Career Awareness program to over 1,400 middle school students. After completing the program, student interest in STEM careers increased from 34% to 83%.
close
The Snohomish STEM Network
The Snohomish STEM Network hosted the Snohomish STEM Summit, which convened more than 150 key county leaders, reviewed indicators, and addressed career-connected learning and STEM opportunities to help close the skills gap for the future workforce.
close
The West Sound STEM Network
The West Sound STEM Network partnered with higher education, industry members, Tribes, military, and nonprofits to deliver 15+ STEM training opportunities for teachers, expanding their STEM knowledge and leadership skills.
close
King County Stem Partners
In addition to working alongside our statewide STEM Network partners, we also work to partner with King County-based nonprofits like Zeno Math. The themes of healing, community support, and cultural inclusion echoed throughout the third annual Zeno Summer Institute, where educators, caregivers, and advocates gathered for two days to learn how to better support families of color in providing foundational math experiences for early learners.
close
The Apple STEM Network
The Apple STEM Network, in partnership with the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee and the Workforce Alliance, created the first manufacturing “Career Launch and Youth Apprenticeship” in Grant County.
close
The Spokane STEM Network
In partnership with Spokane Community College and the Mead School District, the Spokane STEM Network helped develop 16 dual credit pathways and aligned programs in high-demand employment sectors for students to work towards their Associate of Applied Science degree while completing their high school diploma.
close
The Tacoma STEAM Network
The Tacoma STEAM Network partnered and engaged with businesses to host Powering Up Educators externships for 30 educators who serve students of color. The externships increased educators’ knowledge of STEM- related careers and changes in today’s workforce.
close
The Capital STEM Network
The Capital STEM Network and ESD 113, received a $100,000 grant through the Employment Security Department to support expanding Career Connected Learning.
close
The South Central Washington STEM Network
The South Central Washington STEM Network piloted the Math for Love curriculum at Blossoms Early Learning Center to promote a positive math mindset and establish a strong foundation in early math skills.
close
Career Connect Southwest
The Southwest Washington STEM Network, in partnership with Shin- Etsu America, Clark College, and area school districts, developed a model career pathway in Advanced Manufacturing in which students engaged in problem-based learning on modern manufacturing technology and experienced real-world internships that set them on a course to “earn and learn” in the endorsed Mechatronics Career Launch program.
close
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network, in support of strong cradle-to-career STEM education opportunities across the region, offered the STEM Like Me! suite of Career Connected Learning programs to more than 6,000 students.
close
Northwest Washington
The Northwest Washington STEM Network helped bring the Career Awareness program to over 1,400 middle school students. After completing the program, student interest in STEM careers increased from 34% to 83%.
close
The Snohomish STEM Network
The Snohomish STEM Network hosted the Snohomish STEM Summit, which convened more than 150 key county leaders, reviewed indicators, and addressed career-connected learning and STEM opportunities to help close the skills gap for the future workforce.
close
The West Sound STEM Network
The West Sound STEM Network partnered with higher education, industry members, Tribes, military, and nonprofits to deliver 15+ STEM training opportunities for teachers, expanding their STEM knowledge and leadership skills.
close
King County Stem Partners
In addition to working alongside our statewide STEM Network partners, we also work to partner with King County-based nonprofits like Zeno Math. The themes of healing, community support, and cultural inclusion echoed throughout the third annual Zeno Summer Institute, where educators, caregivers, and advocates gathered for two days to learn how to better support families of color in providing foundational math experiences for early learners.
close
The Apple STEM Network
The Apple STEM Network, in partnership with the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee and the Workforce Alliance, created the first manufacturing “Career Launch and Youth Apprenticeship” in Grant County.
close
The Spokane STEM Network
In partnership with Spokane Community College and the Mead School District, the Spokane STEM Network helped develop 16 dual credit pathways and aligned programs in high-demand employment sectors for students to work towards their Associate of Applied Science degree while completing their high school diploma.
close
The Tacoma STEAM Network
The Tacoma STEAM Network partnered and engaged with businesses to host Powering Up Educators externships for 30 educators who serve students of color. The externships increased educators’ knowledge of STEM- related careers and changes in today’s workforce.
close
The Capital STEM Network
The Capital STEM Network and ESD 113, received a $100,000 grant through the Employment Security Department to support expanding Career Connected Learning.
close
The South Central Washington STEM Network
The South Central Washington STEM Network piloted the Math for Love curriculum at Blossoms Early Learning Center to promote a positive math mindset and establish a strong foundation in early math skills.
close
Career Connect Southwest
The Southwest Washington STEM Network, in partnership with Shin- Etsu America, Clark College, and area school districts, developed a model career pathway in Advanced Manufacturing in which students engaged in problem-based learning on modern manufacturing technology and experienced real-world internships that set them on a course to “earn and learn” in the endorsed Mechatronics Career Launch program.
close
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network, in support of strong cradle-to-career STEM education opportunities across the region, offered the STEM Like Me! suite of Career Connected Learning programs to more than 6,000 students.
close
Northwest Washington
The Northwest Washington STEM Network helped bring the Career Awareness program to over 1,400 middle school students. After completing the program, student interest in STEM careers increased from 34% to 83%.
close
The Snohomish STEM Network
The Snohomish STEM Network hosted the Snohomish STEM Summit, which convened more than 150 key county leaders, reviewed indicators, and addressed career-connected learning and STEM opportunities to help close the skills gap for the future workforce.
close
The West Sound STEM Network
The West Sound STEM Network partnered with higher education, industry members, Tribes, military, and nonprofits to deliver 15+ STEM training opportunities for teachers, expanding their STEM knowledge and leadership skills.
close
King County Stem Partners
In addition to working alongside our statewide STEM Network partners, we also work to partner with King County-based nonprofits like Zeno Math. The themes of healing, community support, and cultural inclusion echoed throughout the third annual Zeno Summer Institute, where educators, caregivers, and advocates gathered for two days to learn how to better support families of color in providing foundational math experiences for early learners.
close
The Apple STEM Network
The Apple STEM Network, in partnership with the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee and the Workforce Alliance, created the first manufacturing “Career Launch and Youth Apprenticeship” in Grant County.
close
The Spokane STEM Network
In partnership with Spokane Community College and the Mead School District, the Spokane STEM Network helped develop 16 dual credit pathways and aligned programs in high-demand employment sectors for students to work towards their Associate of Applied Science degree while completing their high school diploma.
close
The Tacoma STEAM Network
The Tacoma STEAM Network partnered and engaged with businesses to host Powering Up Educators externships for 30 educators who serve students of color. The externships increased educators’ knowledge of STEM- related careers and changes in today’s workforce.
close
The Capital STEM Network
The Capital STEM Network and ESD 113, received a $100,000 grant through the Employment Security Department to support expanding Career Connected Learning.
close
The South Central Washington STEM Network
The South Central Washington STEM Network piloted the Math for Love curriculum at Blossoms Early Learning Center to promote a positive math mindset and establish a strong foundation in early math skills.
close
Career Connect Southwest
The Southwest Washington STEM Network, in partnership with Shin- Etsu America, Clark College, and area school districts, developed a model career pathway in Advanced Manufacturing in which students engaged in problem-based learning on modern manufacturing technology and experienced real-world internships that set them on a course to “earn and learn” in the endorsed Mechatronics Career Launch program.
close
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network, in support of strong cradle-to-career STEM education opportunities across the region, offered the STEM Like Me! suite of Career Connected Learning programs to more than 6,000 students.
close
STEM NETWORKS
SPARK CHANGE
Washington STEM invests in and works alongside a network of STEM partners that harness and employ STEM education best practices within their communities. These ten regional STEM Networks and King County STEM Partners are made up of education, business, and community leaders and provide access to the best STEM education, opportunities, and careers in their regions.
KING COUNTY STEM PARTNERS
EARLY STEM LEARNING
ZENO MATH POWERED
In addition to working alongside our statewide STEM Network partners, we also work to partner with King County-based nonprofits like Zeno Math. The themes of healing, community support, and cultural inclusion echoed throughout the third annual Zeno Summer Institute, where educators, caregivers, and advocates gathered for two days to learn how to better support families of color in providing foundational math experiences for early learners.
EARLY STEM LEARNING
STORY TIME STEM-PACKS
Reading aloud with children is a joy of childhood, but we rarely view shared reading experiences as a time to open up the joy and wonder of mathematical thinking. Story Time STEM provides engaging activities for teachers, librarians, and parents to teach science, math, and engineering concepts through children’s literature. They approach literature with a mathematical lens, or “mathematize” the story, so we can nurture children’s mathematical identities, dispositions, and knowledge.
In 2019, Washington STEM
welcomed its new CEO,
Angela Jones.
Read on to learn a little about her and what drives her to create opportunity and impact for Washington students.
“I’m
motivated to
push the
envelope on
behalf of
all the
children in
Washington
state,
including my
own.”
motivated to
push the
envelope on
behalf of
all the
children in
Washington
state,
including my
own.”
What motivates you?
The work can sometimes seem daunting, but I think about how far our state has come as it relates to equity. As a woman of color, I can share space to problem solve in 2019 with people who don’t look like me. This was not always the case. While there are still moments of discomfort and frustration, I pay homage to my people and allies before me that pushed the envelope. So, I’m motivated to push the envelope on behalf of all the children in Washington state, including my own. Right now, we are in the driver’s seat and they deserve our best.
Why did you decide to take this job?
When I read the job description, I loved that this job and organization put everything that’s important to me into one role. I have been in educational roles for most of my professional career because I understand how access to education has shaped the future for generations of families. I appreciate how we’re working to connect community, education, and employers and understand what each constituency needs in order to best sustain our communities and economy.
What do equity in STEM education and career mean to you?
I’ve long been passionate about equity and the ability to move the needle for a variety of students from all walks of life. This means students of color, girls, students from low-income backgrounds, and students living in rural areas understand that STEM opportunities are indeed for them. This means those students get access to the education and technology needed to learn as other students in a well-resourced environment. This means we have the chance to help students access family sustaining wages so that our communities and state don’t just survive; I want all of us to have the chance to thrive.
What are your hopes for Washington students?
I hope that our students get the best STEM education possible, no matter their zip code, race, ethnicity, or gender. And I hope they receive that stellar education because those of us who work to deliver on that promise are authentically partnered to pool our resources, knowledge, and social capital to make it happen.
If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?
There’s not just one place! The bucket list includes Belize and London. However, I am really trying to figure out how to get back to the Philippines to visit my family and bring my son to meet them.
What does life look like for you outside of work?
When not in quarantine basketball, basketball, and more basketball! We’re a hoop family. I also recently took up kickboxing to get back into fighting form and love distance cycling. I also spend quite a bit of time reflecting, fostering my faith, and centering myself around my “why.”
What’s one thing about you people can’t find through the internet?
I LOVE airplanes! I was a Navy kid who spent significant time on naval air stations. So yes, “Top Gun” is my favorite movie. I consider the proximity of our office to Boeing field to be a major bonus.
FINANCIALS
FUNCTIONAL
EXPENSES
69%
Programs
16%
Management and General Services
15%
Fundraising
REVENUE
SOURCES
Foundation
Corporate
Earned Revenue
Fiscal Sponsorships
Individual