Technical Assistance and Capacity Building
Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Services
We support organizations, educators, and students in advancing innovation in STEM. Through championing initiatives that focus on opportunity and engagement, and by cultivating skills for future STEM leaders, our tailored services achieve meaningful results.

Technical Assistance
We provide strategic coaching, proposal management, and collaboration development tools to organizations ready to implement comprehensive educational programs and initiatives.
Highlights:
Managed the education and workforce development proposal reviews and provided technical assistance to DoD funded Manufacturing Innovation Institutes (MIIs)
Designed “Learn and Lead" sessions to enable knowledge sharing and foster effective collaborative practices among Defense STEM Education Consortium (DSEC) partners.
Brokered successful intentional collaborations among four partners to implement an Equity in STEM Education initiative.
Who can benefit?
Educational institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and private sector organizations aiming to implement impactful STEM initiatives, enhance collaboration, promote access for all students.

Educator Training
We equip teachers with tools and resources to inspire students and create innovative STEM pathways.
Highlights:
Conducted workshops to help educators leverage DoD STEM resources and enhance student’s exposure to diverse DoD funded opportunities and experiences
Developed student-focused overview and cross-walk of DoD critical technologies and career pathways.
Who can benefit?
Educators and school administrators seeking to enhance STEM teaching practices and guide students toward careers in critical technology fields.

Skill Development
We prepare students for STEM careers through hands-on learning and mentorship.
Highlights:
Launched a Naval STEM Internship Bootcamp to boost STEM literacy and application skills for students with limited access to internship preparation resources.
Created experiential learning programs and mentoring opportunities to foster career readiness.
Who can benefit?
Students, educators, and organizations committed to cultivating a more balanced and skilled STEM workforce.

What’s Next?
We’re excited to collaborate with organizations, educators, and students to design future-focused solutions for capacity building and a welcoming workforce development culture.