Get Involved

Help expand STEM opportunity across Missouri

Jackson County STEM Forward connects educators, municipalities, and community partners to strengthen K–12 STEM learning, workforce pathways, and local innovation. Join the work—your expertise and support can move projects from ideas to impact.

Partner with Us

Volunteer or Advocate

Ways to participate

Choose how you want to contribute

Whether you represent a school district, a city, a business, or you’re an individual advocate, there are practical ways to get involved right now.

Educators collaborating during a STEM workshop

District & school partnerships

Co-design STEM initiatives with your educators—curriculum support, program pilots, grant readiness, and connections to local partners.

Start a partnership

Community leaders collaborating in a meeting

Municipal & community collaboration

Align city priorities with STEM learning—youth programs, community challenges, and pathways that connect students to local careers.

Join the network

Students working on coding and robotics with laptops

Sponsor, donate, or in-kind support

Fund resources and convenings, sponsor student experiences, or contribute expertise, space, equipment, and mentorship.

Support the work

How it works

A simple path from interest to action

We make it easy to plug in. Here’s what to expect once you reach out.

Tell us your goals

Share what you’re trying to improve—student access, teacher support, community partnerships, or workforce pathways.

Match with the right support

We connect you to relevant resources, partners, and examples from across Missouri—tailored to your context.

Launch a pilot or project

Start small with a clear scope and timeline—then measure what’s working and iterate.

Share outcomes statewide

Help other districts and municipalities learn from your progress through stories, tools, and playbooks.

Ready to collaborate?

Let’s build what Missouri students need next

Send a note with your role and what you’d like to explore. We’ll follow up with next steps and potential partners.

Contact Jackson County STEM Forward

Email: info@jacksoncountystemforward.org

Phone: (000) 000-0000

Serving: State of Missouri (online)