Description
The EnglishxSTEM initiative aims to advance U.S. economic and technological interests by partnering with Dominican public and private sector stakeholders to deliver high-impact English for Specific Purposes (ESP) training in strategically relevant productive sectors. The program will design and implement at least five ESP programs reaching approximately 500-800 Dominican students, faculty, and professionals nationwide. The key objectives of the project include:
* Designing and implementing ESP programs aligned with U.S. technical and industry standards for STEM and productive sectors
* Improving technical English proficiency and professional communication skills for at least 500-800 Dominican students, faculty, and professionals over three years
* Strengthening workforce readiness and supporting U.S.-Dominican collaboration in STEM, semiconductors, cybersecurity, biotechnology, energy, artificial intelligence, and research and innovation