The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awards the ARISE (Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies) grant to the Education Alliance $4.7 million to expand CAREERS in the region.

Supported the Governor’s STEM council to kickstart student opportunities for STEM learning

Created the Caperton Center for School Business partnerships to revitalize business partnerships statewide.

Launched the first WV Ready high school internship program for quality work-based learning

Blended Learning program launched to blend face-to-face instruction with online resources

STEM Network School program launched to develop model West Virginia STEM Schools

EDTalks speaker series started to promote discussion on connecting education, jobs, and West Virginia’s future

West Virginia Education Summit started to provide a venue for state business, community, and education leaders to learn strategies to improve student achievement

Policy Priorities initiative started to expand Alliance role as a policy advocate

Launched Education Alliance AmeriCorps Mentors to provide caring adult mentors for high-need students