HELP of Southern Nevada and DRI honored the graduates of its 2022 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) STEM Force Program. Families and pupils gathered inside Roger’s Auditorium to commemorate the student’s achievements in environmental research as they go on to pursue a potential STEM career.
The ceremony kicked off with opening remarks from President of DRI, Dr. Kumud Acharya followed by a video montage of events throughout the program, and a reception filled with beverages and cake for all. Those in attendance included STEM Education Coordinator at DRI, Shawna Witt, STEM Force Program Director, Craig Rosen and HELP of Southern Nevada Chief Workforce Officer, Denise Gee and Workforce Services Program Manager, Christina Sewell.
“With a growing need for a workforce skilled in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), DRI is committed to helping students achieve long term outcomes both inside and outside of the classroom. Through the STEM Force Program, students are taught fundamentals and are exposed to scientific solutions so that they can pursue future STEM careers,” said Rosen. “We are delighted to once again partner with HELP of Southern Nevada to support their mission and ensure students are equipped with the background knowledge and tools to succeed in their future career.”
The 10-week STEM Force Program provided WIOA program members with the opportunity to learn about STEM topics and careers through a series of presentations, field trips and hands-on projects.
Students of the program were able to interact with highly skilled scientists, engage in experiments and work collaboratively with one another to develop work-readiness skills such as creativity, problem-solving, teamwork and determination.
“We want to thank DRI for their incredible partnership and urgency to continue helping our clients help themselves,” said Christina Sewell, HELP of Southern Nevada Workforce Services Program Manager. “As we set our clients up for success, we believe it is important to build a foundation for their future through various workshops, support groups and networking.”
For more information on HELP of Southern Nevada’s programs, please visit https://www.helpsonv.org/programs.php.
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