The East Metro STEAM Partnership's vision is an East Metro community where children, youth, and adults have equitable access to and are engaged in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) learning that results in a skilled workforce and increased economic opportunity. We accomplish this collaboratively with partners in education, industry, the public sector, and the community, focusing on Equity & Empowerment, Business Engagement, Communications & Data, and STEAM Education. The East Metro STEAM Partnership is one of Oregon’s 13 STEM Hubs. Together, we build connections in a geographic region so that learners can connect to STEM experiences early and often, igniting students’ passions and interest in these fields. STEM Hubs play an important role in Oregon by: - Identifying needs and assets in communities - Bringing together families, PK-12 educators, career technical education partners, higher education, community-based organizations and industry to promote in-school and out-of-school STEM experiences. - Strategizing to fill STEM learning gaps. - Building shared social and economic prosperity through STEM access, interest and attainment of skills, especially for students furthest from opportunity. STEM Hubs believe that every student, regardless of where they live in Oregon, deserves access to the learning experiences that will inspire them to be innovators and prepare them to help solve the challenges of tomorrow.