GTRI is part of one of the greatest educational institutions in the world and provides valuable experiences for students by inviting them to work in our mission areas and learn from our staff and faculty. Moreover, we educate future leaders within our sponsors. This plan emphasizes exposing future leaders to an environment where curiosity, innovation are celebrated.

We will focus on expanding the current efforts around STEM outreach and student hiring to include historically black colleges and universities (HBCU), minority-serving institutions (MSI), and visiting students. Our interaction with students will lead to innovative solutions and will build upon our growing base of exceptional talent. Collaboration with resident instruction will be valuable within this area of focus and allow GTRI to extend our reach and influence primary and secondary education throughout the state.

Educating our own will be of equal importance as we look to the future. GTRI will be initiating a comprehensive leadership training program that will provide a baseline for all employees as they progress within their careers. We will be putting more emphasis on continuing education, both in access and funding, to expand expertise in our key technical and operational areas. All employees will have more opportunities to grow their expertise and elevate our collective impact on the work we do.

Key Strategies:

• Increase HBCU/MSI strategic partnerships and student opportunities.
• Establish an internal leadership development program.
• Expand access to training for GTRI employees.
• Expand STEM outreach programs.
• Increase interaction with resident instruction to further increase student involvement with GTRI.