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STEM careers have been identified as vital to Wisconsin's economy and a critical component of 21st century students' education. The following video segments highlight STEM initiatives across the state.

Robby Blair, 2010 Wisconsin Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Robby is one of two winners of the Governor's Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for 2010. In this video, he describes his business, Rob's Hedgehogs, and talks about how and why he started it.
More about the 2010 Young Entrepreneur awards | More entrepreneurship literacy resources



Creativity Challenges
Events of the Visioneer Design Challenge are counter pointed with quotes from the announcement
of a task force on arts and creativity in education. This video debuted in 2008 at Institute.21, the
national best practices forum of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills.


Wisconsin Task Force on Arts and Creativity in Education
Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton and State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster announce
a new initiative, in a gallery at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD). Also included
are MIAD student Melissa Eckes and State Senator Lena Taylor.


Biodiesel in the Westfield School District
Westfield School District's innovative biodiesel production/education program is paid a visit
by the Wisconsin state superintendent in September 2008. The project boasts environmental,
fiscal, educational, health, and civic benefits.

Hayward Middle School - New Wisconsin Promise Schools of Recognition
These profiles of the 2004-05 New Wisconsin Promise Schools of Recognition continue with a look at Hayward Middle School. More than a quarter of the student population of this school is Ojibwe, and the school's commitment to incorporating Ojibwe culture is highlighted, along with its reading, Life Math, and career education programs, as well as collaboration among staff, a quilting partnership, professional development plans, and Circle of Friends program to include special needs students.

February is Career and Tech Ed Month!
Career and Technical education is key to Wisconsin's job creation efforts, because it allows students to take advantage of a wide range of career opportunities. Take a glimpse of some of the many exciting career opportunities available through career and technical education!



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