Through our programs, the Juneau Economic Development Council (JEDC) aims to increase young Alaskans' interest and competencies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields, which are growing at over three the rate of non-technical jobs.
Increasing Interest and Competencies in STEM:
JEDC approaches this goal through three main pathways:
1. Offering STEM enrichment activities to students.
2. Facilitating professional development of teachers.
3. Participating in advocacy and outreach to build public awareness and support for STEM Education.
Our work is guided by a commitment to hands-on, engaged learning that links students to real world opportunities and challenges in an environment of high expectations and discovery. We work with teachers and students, government and non-government organizations, not-for-profits, and increasingly with Alaska business and industry to address the current and future STEM needs of the state.
The Alaska Development Corporation (ADC) is a statewide organization that promotes sound and sustainable economic growth and diversification throughout Alaska. Affiliated with the Juneau Economic Development Council, the ADC provides information, education, and programs of assistance for businesses, agencies, students and the public.
As a 501(c)(3) charity, ADC accepts donations from individuals and organizations on behalf of the programs run by JEDC STEM, including the FIRST in Alaska Program and the STEM Summer Camps! Contributions to ADC are tax-deductible
Those wishing to support JEDC STEM can click the link on the right to be directed to the ADC Donation page.
Alaska's Robotics ProgramA Worldwide 501c(3) Dedicated to STEM and FUN!
A Robotics Program for kids aged 6 - 18, teams to work together to build and program robots and to find solutions for the problems their teams face, around 2,000 Students across Alaska participate annually, with the support of over 500 Volunteers Statewide!
Supporting the Program
The Juneau Economic Development Council is the Program Delivery Organization for FIRST in Alaska, and is supported in partnership through the Alaska Development Corporation. The program is always looking for more volunteers, sponsors, and donors!