CCAC To Host Free Summer Stem Program For Middle School Students
Middle school students in the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program work with a variety of technology and prepare a final presentation about their work.
PITTSBURGH
The Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) is partnering with Verizon and the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship to offer a free project-based STEM learning program. The Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program, designed for middle school students (grades 6-8), will take place June 27 to July 20 at CCAC's Allegheny campus.
"We are privileged to once again offer this program to students in our community. This partnership with Verizon is an opportunity to empower young students with STEM and entrepreneurship skills to help build the foundation for future success," said Dr. Vladimir St. Surin, CCAC Dean of Students for Student Engagement.
Participating students will receive mentorship, access to next-gen technology including 3D printing, augmented reality (AR) and robotics. Students will also engage in hands-on training connected to real-world challenges that help teach design thinking and social entrepreneurship.
The program, open to all middle school students in the region, begins with a four-week, in-person session at CCAC's Allegheny campus on June 27. Lunch for participating students will be provided.
To register before the June 28 deadline, click here.
For more information, contact Dr. Vladimir St. Surin at vstsurin@ccac.edu.
To learn more about Verizon Innovative Learning, visit VerizonInnovativeLearning.com.
About the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program
Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers is part of the company's education initiative that helps to address barriers to digital inclusion under Citizen Verizon, the company's responsible business plan to help move the world forward for all. Verizon launched the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program to empower middle school students in under-resourced communities to explore STEM subjects, learn problem-solving skills and gain exposure to career opportunities in technology fields. Participating students will receive mentorship, access to next-gen technology and hands-on training. The initiative provides engaging programming where sixth- to eighth-grade students can learn design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality and social entrepreneurship.