STEM Appreciation Day – Celebrate With Four STEM-Inspired Toys and Activities

This spotlight on STEM education has reignited an interest in technology-based toys.

View as a Web Page STEM Appreciation Day – Celebrate With Four STEM-Inspired Toys and Activities November 8 was STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Appreciation Day – subjects that we believe should be emphasized year round. This spotlight on STEM education has reignited an interest in technology-based toys. There are thousands of computer programming, 3D printing and other child-appropriate kits available to make learning about STEM fun, something that will be essential if we are to excite the next generation about a future in STEM-heavy careers such as manufacturing. Here are a few ideas for encouraging interest in STEM for the children on your holiday gift list. Read More OTHER BLOG TOPICS A Story of Student-Run Manufacturing Enterprises NWIRC is helping launch student-run enterprises throughout northwest and north-central Pennsylvania. Read More Cybersecurity Preparedness Companies up and down the supply chain are demanding more transparency into their customers’ and suppliers’ reliability. Read More   How to Improve Your New Hire Retention If you are struggling to retain new employees beyond the first day, week or even 90 days, it might not be about them.  Read More You may also be interested in… Job Quality Toolkit The Job Quality Toolkit is rooted in the Baldrige Excellence Framework and provides practical guidance to employers of all kinds. Many interrelated factors impact job quality. The Job Quality Toolkit is organized around eight drivers.   The Manufacturers' Guide to Finding and Retaining Talent View The Manufacturers' Guide to Finding and Retaining Talent, to learn steps that will help you improve and enhance your employee recruitment, retention and engagement.   How Small Manufacturers Can Develop Risk Management Strategies for their Supply Chains Many manufacturers are pursuing domestic sourcing for materials and supplies as a way to overcome supply chain disruptions. View this interactive white paper to learn how small manufacturers can develop risk management strategies for their supply chains. Connect with us Received this email from a friend? Subscribe here. Privacy Policy Subscriber services: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help

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