Summit exposes students to science and technology careers
Students from six Milwaukee elementary schools will spend the school day learning about S.T.E.A.M – Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture/Arts, and Math – careers by participating in hands-on activities.
Greater Milwaukee Urban League’s STEAM n2 Careers event will take place Friday, June 2, 2023, from 10am – 1pm at the Milwaukee County Public Zoo’s Peck Center, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226. The event is generously sponsored by Rockwell Automation, with additional funding from Johnson Control Inc., NBA Foundation, and Kohler.
“This is a unique opportunity for hundreds of Milwaukee students to learn first-hand about exciting careers and educational opportunities,” said President and CEO of Greater Milwaukee Urban League, Dr. Eve M. Hall. “Our partners are providing young people with exceptional and exciting ways to learn about these career areas.”
Featured business and educational partners include TMJ4 News, Children’s Wisconsin, Havenwoods State Forest, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Water Works, Teens Grow Greens, We Energies.
More than 200 students from six schools are participating. Students from Auer Avenue Elementary School, Oliver Wendell Holmes School, Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies, Cass Street School, 81st Street School, and George W. Carver Academy of Mathematics and Science are scheduled to attend.
About Greater Milwaukee Urban League
Greater Milwaukee Urban League is an affiliate of The National Urban League. We lead through education and outreach, employment and empowerment, and advocacy to achieve economic vibrancy and equal access to all industries and disciplines that positions African Americans to create wealth and live a better quality of life. Greater Milwaukee Urban League’s vision is to ensure that Wisconsin becomes a top 10 place for African Americans to live and thrive and where the greater Milwaukee area becomes a leader in education and socioeconomic inclusion. For more information, visit www.tmul.org and follow us on Facebook, twitter, and Instagram: @urbanleaguemke.