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What is the STEM Industry School Partnerships (SISP) Program?

The STEM Industry School Partnerships (SISP) program aligns to goals and actions of the National STEM School Education Strategy (2016-2026) and our Plan for NSW Public Education (2024-2027).

The SISP program is a school-based initiative coordinated at the state level by the STEM Enrichment team. It encompasses two key projects: the Academies of STEM Excellence and the NSW Virtual STEM Academy. 

Program objectives

The SISP 2021 program objectives are:

• improve the quality and quantity of STEM instruction in NSW public schools, prioritising regional, rural, remote and underrepresented areas
• enhance teacher confidence and capacity to develop and deliver integrated and cross-curricula STEM and other educational programs from K–12
•  increase student STEM ability, engagement, and aspirations for STEM subjects and career pathways, with a focus on improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, females, and students from low socio-economic backgrounds
• facilitate greater student access to high-quality STEM curriculum that enhances opportunities for transition to further education and employment
• develop effective and sustainable school-industry, university and other partnerships to assist in providing real-world STEM educational opportunities for students
•  raise awareness of current and future career opportunities and knowledge of STEM industry pathways for students, parents, and members of the wider community. 

SISP Pilot Video - Extended Version