Indianapolis, Ind. — Applications for The Indiana Commission for Higher Education STEM Teacher Recruitment Fund grants are now being accepted. The $10 million grant program was created by the Indiana General Assembly in 2013 to support organizations working to recruit, prepare, place and retain educators in areas where there is a shortage STEM experience.
“The need for teachers in STEM subjects is increasing along with employer demand for qualified candidates in STEM industries,” Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers said. “This grant helps Indiana address this critical need and ensure more Hoosier students are prepared to succeed in high-demand STEM fields.”
Estimates indicate by 2024 STEM job opportunities will grow by 17 percent.
Grant applications are available online at in.gov/che/ and must be completed by June 30, 2017.
