Our Work
Blue Economy
TIES advances sustainable water resource management and workforce development through innovative Blue Economy initiatives. Our consulting services connect STEM education to water-related careers, technological innovations, and economic opportunities.
Partner with TIES to develop Blue Economy strategies that create environmental and economic benefits while preparing students for future success.
Great Lakes Water Innovation Engine
TIES serves as a key partner in the Great Lakes Water Innovation Engine (Great Lakes ReNEW), an NSF-funded initiative focused on developing innovative solutions for water resource management and fostering the blue economy. We develop workforce initiatives, strategic plans, and community engagement strategies that connect education to water-focused careers and innovations.
Key Activities:
- Water technology workforce development
- Blue Economy strategic blueprint creation
- STEM ecosystem community engagement
- AI-enhanced water project implementation
- Cross-institutional training program development
- Education-workforce interface design
Blue Economy
TIES actively promotes and develops the Blue Economy, a sustainable economic approach focused on the responsible use of water resources. We connect STEM education and workforce development to opportunities in the water sector, building a workforce. Our initiatives prepare students for emerging careers in this growing economic sector.
Key Activities:
- Blue Economy career training and youth engagement
- Sustainable aquatic ecosystem promotion
- STEM-Blue Economy career pathway connection
- Water industry job forecasting and information
- Experiential water resource classrooms
- Blue Economy awareness campaign development
