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Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Human Services
Mission: The Foundation’s mission is to expand career options and the economic potential of America’s workforce by collaborating with stakeholders to build the capacity of teachers, administrators, parents, and employers. It accomplishes this by --conducting research in education and workforce development trends and policies --collecting, developing, and disseminating best practices and resources --working with others to eliminate bias and stereotyping in education and employment --developing materials and programs to promote nontraditional careers --improving the ability of schools to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population --recognizing the efforts of employers to create supportive workplaces --building the professional capacity of teachers to close achievement gaps --facilitating system changes in communities, schools, and businesses --increasing the access to high-quality education and training
Geographic areas served: National
Programs: STEM Equity Pipeline http://www.stemequitypipeline.org/