Program Focus Area
Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development
With more than half of the marine-related federal workforce eligible for retirement within the next five years, the continuing emergence of new marine technologies, and the increasing pressures on coastal and ocean resources due to population growth, the need for highly qualified professionals in ocean sciences is essential.
How the Consortium Supports Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium supports research and outreach to generate and deliver science-based information and programs in response to the needs of local communities and decision-makers in the following areas:
Professional development programs for formal and non-formal educators.
Developing and leading community action stewardship projects.
Robust K-12 classroom lessons aligned with South Carolina college-ready standards.
Research and training opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
Building public awareness, understanding, and scientific literacy about the complexities of living, working, and recreating in coastal South Carolina.
Linking early education to workforce development, including participation in ocean science.
Increasing public understanding of the value and vulnerability of coastal and marine resources.