About the Governor's
STEM seal of approval
The Alabama Governor’s STEM Seal of Approval is a partnership between the Alabama STEM Council, the Alabama Department of Workforce, and the Office of the Governor. Together, we are committed to strengthening high-quality STEM learning opportunities for students across Alabama.
The Alabama STEM Council was created to advance STEM education, support innovative learning experiences, and help build a strong pipeline of future talent. The Council brings together educators, industry partners, and community leaders who are dedicated to expanding access to meaningful STEM learning for all Alabama students.
The Alabama Department of Workforce (ADOW) works to prepare Alabamians for the jobs of today and tomorrow by supporting education, training, and career development programs statewide. Through this collaboration, ADOW helps ensure that the students are gaining knowledge about and access to valuable STEM skills that align with Alabama’s growing workforce needs. Council members include leaders from Alabama’s business community, educational institutions, and state government working together to strengthen and expand STEM opportunities across the state.
In partnership with the Office of the Governor of Alabama , this initiative helps families easily identify trusted, high-quality STEM programs and highlights the organizations that are making a difference every day in students’ lives.
We look forward to giving parents and guardians a simple way to find high-value STEM programs across Alabama and to honoring the hard-working providers who help strengthen and inspire Alabama students.
Governor's STEM Seal of Approval
Eligibility Requirements
Individual STEM Programming
The submission must focus on a specific STEM program or recurring STEM event, not an entire organization
Out-of-School-Time Organizations
Programs must be offered after-school, community-based, nonprofit, or summer STEM programs.
High-Quality STEM Education Benefits
Programs must demonstrate ability to support student learning, engagement and enrichment.
Operations for 3 Consecutive Years
Programs must be established and operating for a minimum of three (3) years at the time of application
Alabama Based Organizations
The program must be created, managed, and continuously operated within the state of Alabama.
High-Quality STEM Education Benefits
Programs must show consistent implementation, positive outcomes, and STEM best practices.
STEM Seal of Approval
Our Mission
To recognize and celebrate excellence in STEM across Alabama by honoring impactful out-of-school programs, STEM organizations, industry outreach initiatives, and STEM events that inspire innovation, expand opportunity, and help shape the future of STEM education and workforce development in our state.
