Now Accepting Girls Tinker Academy Applications
The Girls Tinker Academy is a two-week program where middle schoolers can explore, investigate, design and make things while applying academic concepts in science, technology, engineering and math.
The hands-on sessions introduce participants to coding, modeling, crafting, sewing and building. Dozens of activities take place over the two weeks and students get to take home everything they make including models made on the 3D printer, sewing projects and more!
Applications due Thursday, March 26.
new or enhanced CTE programs implemented since 2013
students engaged in CTE programs
1
$2.8
million in grants to schools
students completing financial literacy programs
OUR SOLUTIONS
Aligning Education and Industry Through Competitive Grant Making
Grants to schools to enhance or expand programs for career technical education and training in Sonoma County.
Addressing Regional Workforce Needs Through Education
Partnerships for industry-based learning and career exploration.
Creating Relevance for Students Through Industry Engagement
Special initiatives that provide opportunities for all students to prepare for entry level-positions, lifelong careers, and post-secondary education.
Community WISE Project
NEWS & UPDATES
New Community-Driven Online Resource Supporting Sonoma County Girls and Women Pursuing STEM Education & Careers Launched
Santa Rosa, California (October 25, 2019) – STEMhub, a web-based platform designed as a dynamic resource for women and girls interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and careers is now live. STEMhub is the first...
Cloverdale High creating makers and bakers
Kaylie L., Cloverdale High School “I’ve always wanted to be a baker,” said Kaylie, so it’s no surprise that she has twice enrolled in the Farm-to-Table Culinary class, one of many funded by CTE Foundation. “I loved this class and recommend it for everyone,” said...
News Release: Career Technical Education (CTE) Foundation Launches Fresh Initiative to Support Local Workforce Pipeline
For Immediate Release Santa Rosa, California (March 13, 2019) – The Career Technical Education (CTE) Foundation Sonoma County has launched its newest initiative in partnership with the county’s largest employers and education institutions. The Sonoma Corps is a pilot...
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