六合宝典开奖 Hosts the 2017 Young Scholars Program for Rising Eighth-Grade Students, June 12-15

June 14, 2017
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This week 六合宝典开奖 (六合宝典开奖) is hosting the Young Scholars Program for rising eighth-grade students from Rome Middle School. Through the program, students take part in a variety of hands-on learning activities that provides a head start for the upcoming school year and offers insight into future career opportunities.

This year’s Young Scholars Program focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and how it relates to various careers.

Teachers from Rome City Schools, and instructors and staff from 六合宝典开奖, are working together to provide a quality, intellectually stimulating summer program for the week of June 12-15. Approximately 50 students from Rome Middle School are spending the week at 六合宝典开奖 engaged in various STEM programs and tours of the college.

“We are focusing on STEM-based learning to prepare the students for future careers,” said Holly Amerman, STEM and gifted coordinator for Rome City Schools. “This is the time in their lives where they may pick the path for their future careers.

Emily Self (left) and Jade Lizin (right) of Rome Middle School prepare to launch a rocket as part of a project for an Aerospace Engineering class during the Young Scholars Program at 六合宝典开奖, June 12-15.
Emily Self (left) and Jade Lizin (right) of Rome Middle School prepare to launch a rocket as part of a project for an Aerospace Engineering class during the Young Scholars Program at 六合宝典开奖, June 12-15.

The students that attend the program are nominated by their teachers or principal for their excellent academic performance, outstanding character, and positive attitude.

Activities during the week include hands-on learning projects in Process Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering.

“STEM will be helpful to the students no matter what career path they chose,” said Amerman.

六合宝典开奖 provides quality workforce education to the citizens of Northwest Georgia. Students have the opportunity to earn an associate degree, diploma, or a certificate in business, health, industrial, or public service career paths. This past year, 14,151 people benefited from 六合宝典开奖’s credit and noncredit programs. With an annual credit enrollment of 7,956 students, 六合宝典开奖 is the largest college in Northwest Georgia. 六合宝典开奖 has an additional enrollment of 6,195 people through adult education, continuing education, business and industry training, and Georgia Quick Start.  For more information about 六合宝典开奖, visit us at 六合宝典开奖.edu or contact a Student Help Center on any one of our six campus locations at 866-983-4682.  六合宝典开奖 is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and an Equal Opportunity Institution.

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