How We Inspire

The Advanced Learning team inspires the community to become involved in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) from a young age through adulthood. According to a study by the National Science and Math Initiative, STEM job creation over the next 10 years will outpace non-STEM jobs significantly. STEM workers can also expect higher salaries. IALR recognizes the importance of STEM education and workforce training for both the nation and region’s success. The Advanced Learning division offers STEM programs throughout the year to expose students to STEM in hopes that they may develop an interest in these critical areas.

Meet our

Vice President, Advanced Learning

Julie Brown, Ph.D.

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Office: 434.766.6711
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Exploration & Exposure

GO TEC
GO TEC

Building the talent pipeline for machining, welding, IT, robotics and mechatronics, and advanced materials with GO Virginia and GO TEC partners.

Class Field Trips
Class Field Trips

Customized to fit your needs from hands-on science activities to tours of our labs and greenhouses. Learn how we impact Southern Virginia.

SOVA Career Choice Youth Expo
SOVA Career Choice Youth Expo

Showing more than 4,000 students local career opportunities, area employers and training requirements in a hands-on atmosphere.

STEM Learning Opportunities

STEM Camps
STEM Camps

Continuing children's learning experience when school is out of session. Hands-on activities with drones, Minecraft and more extends the fun.

Loaner Lab Program
Loaner Lab Program

Encouraging classroom STEM activities by allowing educators to borrow robotics, vernier and biotechnology equipment. Training available.

High School Programs

Academy for Engineering & Technology
Academy for Engineering & Technology

Enabling high school students to take dual-enrollment engineering courses to expedite their training for this in-demand career path.

Piedmont Governor's School for Math, Science and Technology
Piedmont Governor's School for Math, Science and Technology

Offering advanced, dual-enrollment classes to high school students wishing to prepare early for college and future career opportunities.

Next generation Of Work
Next generation Of Work

The Next generation Of Work (NOW) program pairs student teams with area companies who pose a problem for the students to solve.

Internships at IALR
Internships at IALR

Helping students prepare for their future with experiential learning in the real world through paid internship opportunities with IALR and others.

Internships in Southern Virginia
Internships in Southern Virginia

IALR supports the successful development and implementation of internship opportunities for high school and postsecondary students

Scholarships
Scholarships

Supporting students' dreams and career goals with the financial support to complete training programs and/or college.

AspHIRE Mock Interview Day
AspHIRE Mock Interview Day

Developing high schoolers' skills through practice interviews and employability skill sessions.

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