Building STEAM Bridges: Thelma’s Garden & 21st Century Agriculture
As a HUGE FAN of BUILDING BRIDGES, I am thrilled to feature “Head, Hands & Heart” aligned programs that empower workforce readiness with...
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- Jun 15, 2022
- 1 min
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) - Deepen Your Understanding
In 2022, Workforce Readiness requires attention to both WHAT you do (economic ROI) and WHO you are (mental health ROI). Economic success...
Pam Ray
- Nov 8, 2021
- 2 min
The Power of Film to Start a Conversation: Listening From the Heart Series
Mondays at 7pm EST, Beginning November 15th 2021 >> Register Now Make this a turning point for leadership to shine a light on mental...
Pam Ray
- Aug 31, 2021
- 3 min
The #1 Tool for breaking through the STIGMA around mental health is to START THE CONVERSATION
Not everyone needs a therapist But EVERYONE Needs to Feel Understood. HOW do we start the conversation? We share a story. We listen. We...
Pam Ray
- Mar 10, 2019
- 3 min
Spring Into STEM-tastic Futures
This time of year is a great opportunity for parents and students to seek out career fairs, expos, and similar events. These gatherings...
Pam Ray
- Mar 10, 2019
- 4 min
Superhero: How ‘Non-Math Mom’ Became 'STEM-Mom'
Ah, math. For some it’s second nature. And then there are the rest of us. The point is that math has something to do with everything and...
Pam Ray
- Aug 1, 2017
- 4 min
STEM/STEAM Beyond the Traditional Definitions
Career paths to business, the sciences, education, the trades, and basically all 21st century jobs require skill-sets and learning...
Pam Ray
- Jun 28, 2017
- 4 min
STEM Head Start: What Parents Can Do to Bring STEM Basics Home
“The lesson: Start early, while you still have your kids’ attention.” If you have a child who asks you questions like, “Why does the sea...
Pam Ray
- Feb 23, 2017
- 4 min
"Hidden Figures" - Timeless Messages Parents, Mentors, Education & Jobs
New pathways to education and jobs are evolving as dramatically as our first mission to the moon. Hidden Figures As a child, Katherine...
Pam Ray
- Jan 31, 2017
- 3 min
A Necessary Resolution: Parents Can Bridge the STEM Gaps
Bridging the Gaps There’s little that’s more intimidating to a parent than a kid’s math or science textbook. We shy away from it like...
Pam Ray
- Feb 1, 2012
- 4 min
A Reading List For The 112th Congress
Dear U.S. Congressmen, U.S. Senators, and Key Staff: Following is a proactive reading list for February 2012. Your public approval rating...
Pam Ray
- Jan 1, 2012
- 4 min
Market What You Do, Not What You Need.
Attention everyone who works with or in government-funded programs: Rather than focusing on what you want or need—let’s ring in 2012 by...
Pam Ray
- Dec 1, 2011
- 3 min
The Link Between Education & Future Jobs May Be a Program Called STEM
My recent columns addressed the issue of what type of jobs will make up our future economy—including a focus on STEM skills (science,...
Pam Ray
- Dec 1, 2011
- 4 min
Pam Ray's Rule: Empower Others to Be Their Own Best Advocate
You know the sound of fingers scratching across a chalkboard? Well, you may consider the topic of lobbying to be just as obnoxious and...
Pam Ray
- Oct 1, 2011
- 5 min
Jobs and the Future: Are We Connecting the Dots?
For decades, jobs and economic development have been the focus of my advocacy work. The reason is simple: Investment is a multiplier that...
Pam Ray
- Aug 1, 2011
- 4 min
STEM + Community Collaboration = Enchanted Learning
“We’re not going to be at a competitive advantage here [in the United States] unless we provide the appropriate skills, tools, and...
Pam Ray
- Jul 1, 2011
- 3 min
Lobbyist Pam Ray Helps Us Shine a Light on Local Solutions
“We’re not going to be at a competitive advantage here [in the United States] unless we provide the appropriate skills, tools, and...
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