Build the Workforce of the Future by Transforming the Learning Experience

PLTW is offered to millions of students in all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories. Because of PLTW’s Partners, we are better preparing PreK-12 students for college and career success.

Become A Partner

“At John Deere, we believe that innovation is a key to overcome the challenges our world faces and improve the quality of life for everyone. To achieve world-changing innovations, we must first empower youth to engage science, technology, engineering, and math with their hands, minds, and hearts. Project Lead The Way provides such rich engagement, and in so doing inspires the next generation of innovators.”

Pat Barnes Program Director, Global STEM, John Deere

PLTW CEO, Dave Dimmett presenting award to PLTW partner Ardaugh

Why Partner with PLTW?

By partnering with PLTW, you can improve the communities where your employees live and work, increase talent pipelines for a highly skilled and diverse future workforce, and create a more seamless pipeline between education and business. Partners have the opportunity to advance their philanthropic priorities while furthering PLTW’s mission in the following ways: 

87%

of PLTW Gateway (6-8) students report their PLTW course made them more interested in STEM.

92%

of high school PLTW students report their PLTW course made them more interested in STEM.

70%

of students believe that PLTW classes help in other areas they want to study further.

See Our Impact PLTW 2024 Annual Report

PLTW Grants

For more than a decade, PLTW has engaged in philanthropic partnerships to expand student access to PLTW through the PLTW Grants program, our priority area of need. PLTW has awarded 10,000+ grants totaling $123 million to schools; 100 percent of funds donated to the PLTW Grants program go directly to schools.

Teacher and Community Support

Students in PLTW programs benefit from effective teachers and collaboration with community stakeholders to bring STEM curriculum to life. Partners can support PLTW professional development and PLTW’s STEM ecosystem work through philanthropic donations.

Research and Measuring Impact

PLTW is gathering and conducting robust data on the impact that PLTW has on students and educators. PLTW is primarily focused on: 

STEM interest and engagement
Transportable skills development
PreK-12 and post-secondary outcomes
Teacher efficacy and satisfaction

Strategic Priorities

PLTW strives to be a leader in STEM PreK-12 education and teacher professional development. PLTW expects to make significant investments in technology and student assessments, as well as developing new products to meet the needs of teachers and students. 

PLTW Partners Empower Students to Thrive - Collaborating to Create Transformative Learning Experiences

These are just some of the benefits to partnering with PLTW. Contact us to learn more about how to become a PLTW Partner.

Visit a PLTW classroom to talk about a STEM topic or career. 
Work with PLTW to host a webinar, industry site visit, conference workshop, or panel discussion.
Support our government relations and advocacy work.
Provide students with exposure to STEM-related activities or careers through STEM nights, workshops, camps, mentorships, or internships. 
Create a STEM-related challenge for students in local PLTW schools.
Serve in an advisory role for PLTW or a local school.
Collaborate and share in research about how PLTW prepares students for career.
Offer higher education course credit, scholarships, and more to PLTW students.
Provide teacher externship opportunities.
Collaborate on developing or strengthening STEM ecosystems.

Become a Partner

“A key pillar of Ardagh’s Sustainability strategy is giving back to our people and our communities. Partnering with PLTW allows us to accomplish this while also investing in the next generation. We are positively impacting thousands of students and teachers in our communities through PLTW. This partnership is also guiding our engagement efforts between Ardagh employees and local schools, as well as driving improvements in students’ capabilities and entry into in-demand career fields.”

Sean Cosgrove Global Head of Education Programs, Ardagh Group

College and University Partners

Create College and Career Opportunities with PLTW

Through PLTW’s College and University partnerships, we come together to provide students’ college and career success.

Offer higher education course credit (dual credit, articulated credit, elective credit)
Scholarships
Summer Camps and on campus experiences
Teacher Professional Development
Student Hands-On Lab Experience
“Broadening Participation” and Research Collaboration Opportunities
Visibility by our Nationwide PLTW Network

Learn More About Our College and University Partner Program