Based in Kingsport, Tennessee, STREAMWORKS is a new educational program that delivers enhanced opportunities for students (grades K–12) to participate in exciting mentor and project-based programs that focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills; inspire innovation, and foster well-rounded life capabilities.
There is a skills gap in the 21st-century workforce. Statistics show that by 2020, 65% of all jobs will require training beyond high school. At current enrollment rates, the U.S. will be short five million workers for these skilled careers. STREAMWORKS supports local K–12 science and mathematics education and helps get students excited about opportunities in higher education and technical fields.
