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In The News Piece in American Institute of Physics
Oct. 24, 2022
An article by Shalin Jyotishi on Biden's new emerging tech workforce program NSF ExLENT cited in the FYI Science Policy newsletter from the American Institute of Physics
NSF Launches ‘Emerging Technology’ Workforce Development Program
On Oct. 19, the National Science Foundation announced a new grant program called ExLENT (Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies) that will support initiatives to offer individuals paid skill-development and career-building opportunities in emerging technology fields. The program encompasses three tracks that respectively focus on helping established professionals pivot into emerging technology fields, providing career-building opportunities for individuals with limited STEM training, and giving individuals with no STEM training exposure to these fields. Grant awards will be made to partnerships between organizations with expertise in workforce development and entities working in emerging technology, including companies, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Each grant can be worth up to $1 million over three years, and the program will have a total initial budget of $30 million. NSF is holding a webinar on the program on Nov. 1.
Education and Workforce
Forbes: NSF launches new workforce program for emerging technology jobs (perspective by Shalin Jyotishi)
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