The OC STEM Initiative is a local partnership of students, parents, teachers, businesses, and key community stakeholders invested in STEM learning and teaching in Orange County. Our mission is to partner with community stakeholders (students, parents, teachers, businesses, and funders) invested in the improvement of the quality and outcome of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teaching and learning in Orange County to develop the critical thinking, creative and innovative leaders of tomorrow. Our Vision is threefold. We strive to ensure that: *All students possess the requisite STEM skills to be competitive for 21st century jobs in Orange County *All educators and teachers are provided the tools and support to ensure their students are STEM competent and STEM literate *Orange County is a leader in STEM workforce competitiveness in California and the United States