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Oct 05 – Oct 05: Nominate an outstanding educator, mentor teacher, or future teacher making an impact in our region. Submissions for the 2026 Excellence in Education Awards are due by October 5. Awards to be Presented: Exemplary Mentor Teacher Award Outstanding Pre-Service Teacher Award Innovative Instruction Award Excellence in Project-Based Learning Award Community Connector Award

Oct 15 – Oct 15: The Workforce 2030 Summit is an annual cross-sector gathering of business, education, nonprofit, and government leaders committed to building a thriving, future-ready workforce. Over the past decade, our community has built strong partnerships, broken down barriers, launched innovative programs, and expanded access to career-connected learning. Across the county, leaders are working together to strengthen a workforce ecosystem where: Every resident can access opportunity. Every employer can find the talent they need. Every organization works in sync to grow our economy. This shared vision reflects a simple truth: a healthy workforce system benefits the entire community, and alignment across sectors is essential to long-term prosperity. Hosted by the Lancaster County STEM Alliance in partnership with the Lancaster County Workforce Development Board and the Lancaster Chamber, this year’s Summit is designed to align partners, resources, and strategies to create a coordinated, transparent, and effective workforce ecosystem. No single organization can meet the full range of workforce needs. But together, we can close skill gaps, strengthen pathways from education to employment, and remove barriers that limit participation and growth. What to Expect: Nationally recognized keynote speaker Mark Perna A leading voice in education-to-career alignment and author of Answering Why, Mark will challenge and inspire us to rethink engagement, motivation, and workforce strategy for the next generation. All attendees will receive a copy of his book. High-impact cross-sector networking Structured time to build meaningful partnerships across business, education, nonprofit, and government sectors. $100,000 in Idea Incubator Grant Funding Participating organizations who collaborate to develop innovative, asset-based workforce solutions will be eligible to apply for Idea Incubator funds to support implementation in Lancaster County. A focus on strengths, not shortages This Summit will highlight what’s working, elevate local success stories, and mobilize collective action to ensure everyone has a pathway to opportunity.

Oct 24 – Oct 24: High school-aged Girl Scouts will partner with Rosie Riveters to create hands-on STEM projects for Brownies and Daisies to build during a STEM Day at Millersville University. The mentorship program is ongoing Stem Day is October 24 For more information contact shannon@mantec.org

Oct 26 – Oct 26: Registration for the 2026 Excellence in Education Awards closes October 26. Reserve your spot to celebrate the educators and innovators shaping the future of learning in our community.

Nov 06 – Nov 06: Celebrate Educators Making a Difference: Excellence in Education Awards Join us on Friday, November 6th, from 5:00–7:00 PM at Millersville University’s Biemesderfer Hall for an inspiring evening honoring outstanding educators and future teachers shaping the next generation. The evening will begin with a reception and networking opportunity, featuring heavy appetizers and an open bar, followed by a keynote presentation and the announcement of the Excellence in Education Awards. Awards to be Presented: Exemplary Mentor Teacher Award Outstanding Pre-Service Teacher Award Innovative Instruction Award Excellence in Project-Based Learning Award Community Connector Award This event is a celebration of the amazing accomplishments of educators and their impact on students and the community. Come connect, celebrate, and honor the leaders shaping the future of learning in our region.