Technical jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields play an instrumental role in expanding scientific frontiers, developing new products and generating technological progress.

According to industry experts, by 2015, Florida’s workforce will reach a 100,000 person shortfall for “science and technology professionals.”

The City of Altamonte Springs, in partnership with Seminole County Public Schools and industry supporters, aims to address Central Florida’s STEM workforce deficit with the Altamonte Springs Science Incubator (AS₂I).

Building upon the relationships that exist among the City of Altamonte Springs, Seminole County Public Schools, Seminole State College and the University of Central Florida, coupled with the economic development expertise of the AS₂I Advisory Alliance and the Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Incubator will serve as a key feeder program for the Seminole County and Central Florida STEM workforce.

AS₂I creates practical STEM education experiences for Seminole County students through diverse collaborations among educators, professionals, volunteers and corporate partners to:

• Provide ongoing science outreach opportunities for Seminole County Public Schools students, teachers & the community;
• Increase the number of students pursuing careers in STEM fields;
• Offer internships to extend the AS₂I program & bolster a technically savvy workforce.