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In 2019, we created and hosted eleven different summer academies in Healthcare, Technology and Engineering. Our students participated in camps that explored engineering, robotics,coding, forensic science, environmental sustainability and entrepreneurship. The camps were offered at four age levels from middle school to pre-college. Many employers in the area provided space to host the academies as
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Our Healthcare Academies provide hands-on learning to explore careers,practice patient centered care and gain practical experience through internships in the healthcare industry. For more information and to register, visit the SUMMER ACADEMIES page.
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STEM Innovations initiatives impacted 4,681 students in fifth through twelfth grades from 215 schools across southeastern PA? Our team also held 18 Career Exploration events at 22 employer sites for Manufacturing, Healthcare, IT/Communication, Energy and Agriculture. For a list of the unique activities we offer, visit our CAREER EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES page.
Read MoreRegistration is now open for 2020 Summer Academies!
Explore our summer career academies ! DISCOVER what it’s like to work in Healthcare, Tech or Engineering. Explore in-demand careers, boost college applications and develop long-lasting connections. These cost effective summer programs supplement regular classwork by offering activities that help students develop leadership and business critical thinking skills through hands-on activities, mentoring and shadowing opportunities.
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Our 2020 What’s So Cool About Manufacturing contest is currently running and all participating schools have successfully uploaded their video’s. Winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony on March 4th! Click Here Now!
Read MoreWELCOME TO OUR NEW STEM INNOVATION WEBSITE
The Chester County Economic Development Center (CCEDC) is excited to announce the launch of our new Stem Innovation website. This website will allow you to locate important and new information about our unique career exploration programs, events, competitions and much more! So who are we? The CCEDC partners with area K-12 schools, community colleges, universities,
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