'High school dropout crisis' continues in U.S., study says
Based on the latest data, around 7,200 students drop out of high school each day, or about 1.3 million a year. Nationally, about 68.8 percent of students who start high school graduate four years later. (New Week, June 14, 2010) The Silent Epidemic High school drop-out rate in major US cities at nearly 50 percent STEM Crisis in US K-12 Education
“STEM education in the United States is woefully inadequate for the future of our nation. It is insufficient to produce a robust field of opportunity for our children." Chuck Vest - President of National Academy of Engineering
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Advanced Vehicle Technology Academy (AVTA) Academy Vehice Technology Academy is a part of the Clean Tech Institute, with the goal to meet the needs of K-12 education and training in the United States.
Clean Tech Institute is a leading research, consulting and training organization in emerging clean & renewable energy industry. The Advanced Vehicle Technology Academy was founded with the goal to inspire young students to love science and engineering and to find their own career pathway. The AVT Academy is a solution to help America becomes a Grad Nation. AVT Academy will inspire students K6-12 to tap on their potential to succeed in school. AVT Academy’s method is • to INSPIRE
• to CREATE a thirst for knowledge
• to EMPOWER students to learn to solve practical problems
• to IMPART them with fundamental concepts and practical applications
• to EQUIP students with tools to learn-by-doing
AVTA offes a a comprehensive & exciting curriculum including computer design lab, hands-on working on electric cars, field trips and workshops sponsored by industry partners. Our curriculum empowers students to learn Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) focusing on Advanced Vehicle Technology as an academic application and a career pathway. We will teach them not only about electric cars, but about design and building an electric car. This will help them learn STEM subjects in the most exciting, relevant and applicable to daily living.
Exploratory courses starts at the middle school level, to broad mainline courses in the high school, and advanced courses at college level. 1. AVT Academy is a part of the Clean Tech Institute
2. Qualified for QZAB Financing
3. Either a stand-alone or a part of a STEM Education for K-12
4. Engages all learners from Middle to High School- creating a thirst to learn
5. Focuses on hybrid, electric, hydrogen fuel cell tech of 21st century
6. Inspired students to learning STEM by hands-on working on electric cars
7. A complete turn-key system with curriculum, equipment & software
8. Career pathway from K-8 to colleges, apprentice sponsored by industry
Why Advanced Vehicle Technology Academ: • Turn-key system linked to existing standards and STEM education
• Inspiring, empowering and learning by doing on hands-on projects
• Comprehensive curricula at an affordable price.
• Continuous improvement of course contents
• Career pathway from high school to college including industry OJT
• Advanced academic program sponsored by industry
LINKS The Advanced Vehicle Technology Academy The Funding using QZAB Bond Financing For more information, please contac us at AVTA
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