Creating Pathways To Prosperity for Rural Alabama.
Alabama Leaders Accelerating Growth & Opportunity
ALAGO is committed to improving access to the resources and opportunites needed to help rural Alabama thrive. We are a registered 501 (c) (3) organization presently serving the state’s 6-county I22 corridor region.
Explore to learn more about our mission to ensure a prosperous future for our rural communities.
January 31, 2024
We are excited to announce that ALAGO has been selected by the Alabama STEM Council as a recipient of STEM Learning Ecosystem Planning Incentives. This award will be critical in advancing our mission to expand opportunities and grow the valuable partnerships needed to establish an accessible and transformative STEM Ecosystem within our region. ALAGO extends our deepest gratitude to the council for providing this opportunity and for the incredible vote of confidence they have placed in our organization. Click here to read the Alabama STEM Council’s press release.
Our Mission
ALAGO is dedicated to transforming rural communities in Alabama through education and community development. We focus on enhancing STEM education and workforce readiness while addressing issues like poverty, food insecurity, and rural infrastructure. Our goal is to create vibrant, well-rounded communities where every individual can thrive.
We believe in the power of collaborative relationships, uniting people and resources to drive meaningful improvement. Your support helps us build this brighter, interconnected future for Alabama's rural areas. Join us in this transformative mission and be part of the positive change we're making together.
Our Story
ALAGO dates its roots back to 2018 when local educators began exploring innovative ways to create real-world opportunities for students. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, our organization continued to evolve. As time passed, leaders from local industry and other various fields expressed similar concerns and interests.
In 2022, ALAGO initiated formalization efforts, culminating in our incorporation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2023. Our dedication to rural Alabama, and especially the I22 corridor, remain steadfast, and a dynamic team of passionate Alabamians drives us with a wealth of experience and expertise.
Our diverse group includes public educators, workforce development professionals, manufacturing leaders, nonprofit veterans, entrepreneurs, and healthcare experts. Collectively, we boast more than two centuries of experience in our respective fields, each holding deep personal connections to the rural communities we call home.
This wealth of experience and unwavering commitment equips us to approach the region’s challenges confidently, utilizing collaborative, multi-faceted efforts with a proven track record of empowering communities. We stand ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Our Values
We firmly believe in creating opportunities for access to STEM and Career Development Education to forge a bright and sustainable future for rural communities. Our unwavering commitment is rooted in recognizing the daily challenges of poverty our friends and neighbors face.
We are dedicated to a comprehensive approach that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusivity to combat poverty and its far-reaching consequences. Every individual should have access to pathways leading to economic mobility and achieving their personal goals.
Our mission is guided by these core values, embodied in the six pillars we stand upon, as we work tirelessly to reshape and reinvigorate the communities we serve.
Our Platform
STEM Education & Career Readiness
Conservation & Sustainability
Revitalization & Infrastructure
Equity & Diversity
Economic Opportunity
Family Wellness & Food Security
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Our Partners
Since 2022, we have devoted much our efforts towards cultivating strong and positive relationships with businesses, organizations, and institutions from across the spectrum. Together with these essential partners we have managed to accomplish many goals. Building the foundation for a broad collaborative network has been among our greatest achievements. We intend to continue strengthening these relationships and developing many new ones as we continue to forge ahead. We are tremendously appreciatlive of all those listed below, who have either provided financial support, collaborated with us, volunteered with us, or provided us with an in-kind service. These relationshios sustain ALAGO and are vital to the success of our efforts.
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Glen Allen
Opportunities for K-12 Students
Select a link below to learn more about specific competitions and learning experiences available to K12 students
Competition-Based STEM Learning
Camps & Other STEM Opportunities
2024 US Drone Soccer
Southeastern Regional Tournament
VEXIQ 2024
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STEM Learning Ecosystems
What? How? & Why?
STEM Learning Ecosystems provide the architecture for cross-sector learning, offering all young people access to STEM-rich learning environments so they can develop important skills and engagement in science, technology, engineering and math throughout preK-16.
Strong STEM Learning Ecosystems feature dynamic collaborations among schools, out-of-school time programs, STEM expert institutions (such as museums, science centers, institutions of higher education and STEM professional associations), the private sector, community-based organizations, youth and families.
