Connections With Our Youth

Here in Cleveland, OH, Manufacturing Day (part of National Manufacturing Week) brings together students from middle and high schools across Northeast Ohio to explore careers in advanced manufacturing. Held at the Great Lakes Science Center, industry sponsors, community partners, and educators work together to connect students with future career paths through mentoring sessions, hands-on STEM activities, a career expo, and more.

Event Date: Monday, October 7, 2024
Impact: 612 students from 26 schools

STEM Goes Red draws from the American Heart Association’s strong legacy of science, education, and discovery to help propel young women into rewarding STEM careers. Held at the Great Lakes Science Center, STEM Goes Red attendees gain firsthand experience, connect with inspiring professionals, and learn about jobs across STEM fields. Students can walk away feeling like a whole new world of STEM has been revealed.

Event Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
Impact: 352 students from 32 schools

Design & Build provides sponsors with an opportunity to engage the community, generate excitement about STEM careers, and inspire the next generation of innovators. Held at the Great Lakes Science Center, the event provides Northeast Ohio students and corporate teams an occasion to compete in a fun, creative environment. Teams race against the clock – and against their competitors – to design, build, and test a successful solution.

Event Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Impact: 22 teams (combination of corporate & student groups)