STEM Premier and ECPI University Breaking New Ground in Student Connectivity
July 30, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – STEM Premier is proud to announce an exciting partnership with ECPI University, bringing the Charleston-based company’s focus of connecting STEM talent in high schools, higher education and industry, full circle. The partnership kicks off this week with a comprehensive roll-out of the STEM Premier platform to all students at ECPI University’s Charleston campus. Future enrollees will create profiles and connect with industry as standard coursework.
Additionally, this partnership will further assist current high school students in discovering various pathways for career success through the introduction of ECPI University to the STEM Premier platform. Meanwhile, ECPI students will be introduced to the growing opportunities with local and national corporations and discover scholarships, internships and job opportunities. STEM Premier provides students with guidance, mentorship and customized resources for overall education and career success.
“ECPI University is a trailblazer in discovering new ways to support our growing technology and medical markets through our revolutionary platform,” said STEM Premier Business Development & Diversity, Cara Florence. “This is a fundamental shift in the way people think about connectivity between students, post-secondary institutions and corporations.”
The acquisition cost of an employee is growing rapidly, meanwhile, the skills needed to close the gaps in the workforce increase. The partnership with ECPI University and STEM Premier is a measureable way to successfully bridge those gaps and move the needle – connecting K-12 to Higher Education to Industry.
School districts are taking notice of these efforts in places like Dorchester School District Two, where high school students have the opportunity for dual enrollment through ECPI University. STEM Premier facilitates the student pipeline in order for college and businesses to discover their future talent.
Dr. Alford, Assistant Superintendent at Dorchester School District Two, agrees, “it’s important that our students have access to rigorous and relevant STEM programs. We are fortunate to have partners to assist us in preparing and marketing a valuable workforce.”
“As a career-focused university with unparalleled employment outcomes, incorporating STEM Premier into our student-centered curriculum was a no-brainer. We look forward to being an integral piece of the workforce development pipeline,” said ECPI University Charleston Campus President, James Weaver.
STEM Premier is actively collaborating with school districts, post-secondary institutions and businesses within the state and nationally to encourage a new way to connect with the pipeline of talent and increase the amount of students entering STEM careers.
About STEM Premier
Founded in 2013, STEM Premier is the first online platform for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) students that integrates guidance, ranking, rating, tracking and recruiting. STEM Premier is a subscription-based, multi-channel network connecting academic institutions, corporate partners, and government agencies to a pool of qualified STEM talent in the U.S. and global markets. For more information, go to www.stempremier.com.
About ECPI University
ECPI University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and master degrees and diploma programs. With campuses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, ECPI, a private university established in 1966, offers convenient classes during the day, evening, and online; graduate employment services are provided. Continuing education certification classes and testing are also
ECPI’s fields of study include: TECHNOLOGY: Cyber and Network Security, Information Systems, Software Development, Cloud Computing and Virtualization, Healthcare IT, Web Development, Simulation and Game Programming, Database Programming, Business Systems Administration, Accounting Administration, Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Marine Technology; Medical Imaging Equipment Technology; BUSINESS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Accounting, Business Administration, IT Management, Food Service Management, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security; HEALTH SCIENCES: Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, Medical Administration, Physical Therapist Assistant, Massage Therapy, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Medical Radiography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Surgical Technology, Nursing (BSN), Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing; CULINARY: Culinary Arts. (Program field availability varies by campus.) For more information, visit www.ecpi.edu.
