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Pam Ray
Jun 28, 20223 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20193 min read
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, 20194 min read
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, 20174 min read
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, 20174 min read
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, 20174 min read
"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, 20173 min read
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, 20124 min read
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, 20124 min read
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, 20113 min read
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, 20114 min read
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, 20115 min read
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, 20114 min read
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, 20113 min read
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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