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Our Mission

Empower Students to Thrive in an Evolving World

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A Proven Partner for STEM and CTE

2.4 million+ students

116,000+ teachers trained

12,200+ schools implemented

$15.6 million grants awarded in 2023–24

Inspiring PreK-12 Students and Teachers in Thousands of Schools Across the U.S.

School and district leaders need a solution that cultivates confidence and career readiness—and PLTW checks all the boxes. As a nonprofit organization founded by educators and driven by education leaders, PLTW has spent more than 28 years equipping students with the technical knowledge, transferable skills, and career confidence they need to thrive—through programs that integrate real-world industry partnerships, best-in-class teacher training, and our proven APB (Activity-, Project-, and Problem-Based) instructional model.

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College and Career Readiness

Scaffolded curriculum ignites curiosity and provides early exposure to high-demand industries aligned with national career clusters in health science, IT, manufacturing, and engineering.

PLTW Graduates entering the workforce earn more

Wages are higher compared to their non-PLTW peers¹

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Real-World, Hands-On Learning

Skill-building experiences and open-ended problem-solving challenges teach students how to apply STEM and CTE knowledge in meaningful ways.

87% of students

were more interested in STEM after taking PLTW Gateway (6-8)²

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Innovation Fueled by Industry Collaboration

Relevant curriculum informed and supported by industry leaders unlocks opportunities to gain cutting-edge skills that unlock access to college credit, job certifications, and career opportunities.

More than 60 partners, including 13 transformative ($1M+)

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Critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and ethical reasoning build adaptability and resilience for today’s jobs and the demands of tomorrow’s economy.

PLTW courses address all transferable skills research shows as essential to college and career readiness³

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A thriving national network of educators fosters peer support, continuous learning, professional growth, and program continuity, even in high-turnover environments.

2/3 of PLTW teachers improved their satisfaction with teaching overall²

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Pre-bundled classroom kits reduce prep work for teachers, while free shipping and easy purchase orders minimize costs for administrators.

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Flexible implementation models adapt to the needs of all types of schools, providing access to grants and teacher training options that build future-ready communities and ecosystems.

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Transferable Skills for Lifelong Success

Critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and ethical reasoning build adaptability and resilience for today’s jobs and the demands of tomorrow’s economy.

PLTW courses address all transferable skills research shows as essential to college and career readiness³

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Comprehensive Professional Support

A thriving national network of educators fosters peer support, continuous learning, professional growth, and program continuity, even in high-turnover environments.

2/3 of PLTW teachers improved their satisfaction with teaching overall²

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Turnkey Equipment and Supplies

Pre-bundled classroom kits reduce prep work for teachers, while free shipping and easy purchase orders minimize costs for administrators.

Scalable, Sustainable Solutions for Every School

Flexible implementation models adapt to the needs of all types of schools, providing access to grants and teacher training options that build future-ready communities and ecosystems.

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Our Leadership

Board of Directors

Project Lead The Way’s Board of Directors represent some of the world’s leading companies and organizations in the fields of engineering, education, and research and development to support the direction and success of the organization.

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Executive Leadership Team

Providing transformative educational experiences for students and teachers across the U.S. is no easy effort. We’re led by a talented team of leaders and innovators, all focused on a shared goal – inspiring and empowering students and teachers.

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At PLTW, we're on a mission to create a transformative learning environment and empower students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in an evolving world. Our people are most critical to our mission, and we're dedicated to building a collaborative culture of talented, enthusiastic team members who will continuously improve the extraordinary programs we deliver daily to students and educators nationwide.

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PLTW Core Values

PLTW’s Core Values are the foundation of our culture. The Core Values – Togetherness, Inclusion, Learning, Customer Centricity - guide Team and individual work and interactions with each other, our partners, and our customers. The Core Values are our commitment to each other and our customers.

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