Plans for summer: inspiring students

While school’s on the verge of being out for the summer, 30 companies have lined up to inspire and motivate over 100 students’ enthusiasm and confidence in science, technology, engineering and math through the Metro Chamber’s Mike Hauser Academy.

For three weeks in June, recent eighth grade graduates will get the opportunity to interact with engineers and professionals from local companies, observe demonstrations, and participate in direct learning experiences and practical applications for STEM concepts.

It’s all part of a collaborative effort to increase academic achievement and inspire students to pursue their dream careers. Students get to hear from STEM professionals in our community talk about what they do on the job, their career paths, and how they use STEM in their day-to-day work.

Our community’s success is inextricably linked to workers’ skills, and the Mike Hauser Academy is one means for the Chamber to directly and dramatically improve the skills of our future workforce. We thank the numerous sponsors, partners and businesses that are contributing to increasing academic achievement, inspiring students, and investing in our future through the Mike Hauser Academy.

If your business is in a STEM field and you’re interested in volunteering, or if you want to invest in our future by donating to the Mike Hauser Academy, please contact Ananda Sweet at (707) 636-3662.