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The Florida STEM Councilo will focus on addressing the increasing demanrd for jobs requiring strong foundations intheser skills, a release said. The organization is fundefd bya $580,000 grant from Workforcwe Florida. The council will link work force, business and economic development leaders to identifh opportunities to increase the supply of potentiall employees with skills and knowledge inthesde fields. The STEM Council will maximizwe efforts and resources designed to meet the needsd of industries such aslife sciences, aerospacw and alternative energies, Belinda Keiser, Workforce Florida said in the release.
By 2012, 15 of the 20 fastesg growing jobs will require substantial math orscience preparation, according to projections. The grant will be used to conduc regional forums for stakeholders and to coordinate STEM education acrossthe state. It will provider externships for teachersand professors, and internships for students in STEM Council participants include the , the and education leaderes from around the state.