Anthony Williams – Update on the Automotive Institute for Science and Technology (AIST) [RR 496]

Anthony Williams is the Automotive Liason for the Automotive Institute for Science and Technology – AIST.

Contact Anthony:

• a.williams@automotiveinstitute.org
• 719-641-2575

Talking Points:

•  A brief recap on schoolProject-Based Learning vs Traditional schoolingDoing is the basis for learning in a real-world setting
• Find student natural aptitude 
• Career Education combined with Core content (English, Math, Science, Etc.)
• PTECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) 6 years
• Current needs – Financial PartnersThe industry is large enough to find the funding to bring this new education model to the industry. Funding is needed for the building
• Facility purchase – $5 million
• Construction to outfit the facility to be a schoolPhase 1 – ASAP $3 million
• Phase 2 – Year 3 $3 million
• Phase 3 – Year 5 $2 million
• Apprentice and internship programs being discussed and how it would work with partners
• Fundraising OptionsAutomotiveInstitute.org https://automotiveinstitute.wpcomstaging.com/
• Smile Amazon
• Paypal Giving Fund http://bit.ly/2Z6q94s
• Buy a Brick http://bit.ly/2rdu2YR
• Larger partners – Contact A.Williams@automotiveinstitute.orgAdvertisement, Naming rights, Structured Internships, career fairs, Special events (invite only), and more

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