iMasons Education Initiative Receives Prestigious Recognition in 2024 Educators Best of STEM® Awards

In a testament to the growing importance of digital infrastructure education, an iMasons Education initiative has been honored with the 2024 Educators’ Pick Best of STEM® Award in the category of CTE Champion: STEM.

This recognition is a significant milestone for both iMasons and its partners,  validating the importance of preparing students for future careers in the rapidly growing field of digital infrastructure.

A Visionary Partnership with JASON Learning

In 2023, iMasons embarked on a collaboration with JASON Learning, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing K-12 STEM education. Together, they developed a comprehensive high school curriculum aimed at fostering STEM literacy while raising awareness about the digital infrastructure sector. Through this initiative, iMasons strives to inspire the next generation of talent, introducing students to the critical role that data centers play in supporting the global economy and the digital age.

The curriculum, titled “Building a Greater Digital Future,” was released in 2024 and has already begun shaping the minds of young learners, exposing them to the vast opportunities within the digital infrastructure industry. The program is accessible to over six million JASON Learning users worldwide.

This innovative curriculum was crafted with the support of iMasons’ global partners, Compass Datacenters and Vertiv. Their involvement was instrumental in refining the course materials, offering expert insights, video content, and interviews that enriched the learning experience for students. By connecting real-world industry knowledge with educational content, iMasons and its partners are providing an authentic, immersive learning experience.

Educators’ Recognition: A Mark of Excellence

The Best of STEM® Awards are highly esteemed, as they are uniquely judged by a distinguished panel of STEM educators. Receiving this award is a powerful affirmation of the program’s quality, trustworthiness, and innovative approach to education. As noted by the awards committee, the 2024 CTE Champion Awards recognize products that excel in preparing students for both college and career readiness. This honor places iMasons’ curriculum among the most trusted and forward-thinking educational programs available today.

Empowering the Next Generation of Digital Leaders

 “Building a Greater Digital Future” equips students with critical digital literacy skills, giving them a head start in exploring career pathways in digital infrastructure. Whether students plan to pursue university degrees or other post-secondary options, this curriculum provides a valuable foundation, offering insights into the diverse and impactful careers available within the industry.

iMasons is committed to creating a talent pipeline that addresses the growing demand for skilled professionals in digital infrastructure. By introducing high school students to this vital sector before they make post-secondary decisions, the program ensures a broader pool of potential talent to bridge the workforce gap; a critical piece of Infrastructure Masons’ Curriculum -> Capstone -> Career workforce development strategy.

As Courtney Popp, iMasons Education Program Director, emphasized, “Recognition by educators is perhaps the highest praise we could receive on our joint efforts with JASON Learning, Compass Datacenters, and Vertiv. 

“As the demand for Digital Infrastructure grows, it is critical that we look beyond traditional university pathways to bridge the talent gap and inspire the next generation of talent by showcasing the importance of data centers.

Regardless of whether students pursue a career in digital infrastructure, they will gain an understanding of the industry that underpins the global economy, AI revolution, and digital transformation.”