Everett Public Schools 8th Graders Explore IT and STEM Careers

Reposted from My Everett News

Date: December 13, 2024

By Staff

Last month, sixty eighth-grade students from Everett Public Schools (EPS) participated in a field trip focused on Information Technology (IT) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers. 

Everett Public Schools Student Panel November 2024 at Everett Community College (Staff/ My Everett News)

Organized by the EPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) team, in collaboration with Career Connect NW, Economic Alliance Snohomish STEM, and Everett Community College (EvCC), the event connected students with professionals and educators in these fields.

Students began the day with a panel discussion featuring EvCC students and EPS CTE Ambassadors.

Everett Public Schools students learning from the Seattle Indies at Everett Community College in November 2024 (Staff/ My Everett News)

They learned from peers pursuing IT careers and toured the EvCC campus. Hands-on sessions included exploring digital infrastructure at EvCC’s Cybercity, using AI with Snohomish PUD, participating in a cybersecurity challenge, and learning video game design with Seattle Indies.

Everett Public Schools students in front of computers and Everett Community College instructor Dennis Skaar in November 2024 (Staff/ My Everett News)

“We encourage all students to explore careers in IT and STEM, so this field trip was all about enhancing that,” shared Anthony Anderson, director of choice programs & STEM partnerships. “Hearing that 85% of students came away with new knowledge about career options tells us we’re on the right track, and it’s exciting to think about expanding this opportunity in the future.”

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