Boeing has donated more than $180,000 to help school teachers in three counties in the Charleston area.

The grant is for science, technology, engineering and math teachers in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. The money will be used for professional development allowing teachers to visit businesses, create business partnerships and develop new methods of teaching their subjects to their students.

The idea is to ensure a supply of students trained in science, math, engineering and technology to meet the region's job needs.

Earlier this year, Boeing opened a $750 million 787 aircraft assembly plant in North Charleston.