Teen swine breeder turns hobby into pig profits
At eight years old, Dakota Grumbine purchased his first Berkshire pig. Seven years later, Dakota now manages a fully-fledged swine breeding and pork… Read More
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The Conductor: A musical problem solver
For Band Director Shawn Rydzik, solving problems is like reading notes on sheet paper. When he hears a problem in the mix, he figures out… Read More
Animal rehabilitation at the Chattanooga Zoo
The effect that human activity has on wildlife is a growing problem and a serious responsibility. For animals that have been injured, orphaned, or… Read More
BUILD PODER mentors provide inspiration and representation
When imagining what a career in STEM might look like for them, students must have examples to draw from of people who look… Read More
This Texas cosmetology school trains high schoolers for alternative jobs
In Houston, Davis High School’s cosmetology program continues to connect graduates to well paid careers in hairdressing. Produced by Lesly Sanchez, Kenia Guevara-Producer, Aamaron Lewis, Drayton… Read More
Utah moves a prison to make space for high tech
Startups are setting up shop in a part of Utah called Silicon Slopes, leading to the creation of a vibrant tech community that is attracting… Read More
New General Motors mentor program trains minority students for STEM careers
Angela De Hoyos Hart is an IT Project Manager at General Motors. She is also a regular volunteer at River Oaks Elementary in Pflugerville Independent… Read More
Kentucky teaches high schoolers communication and empathy in the workplace
The Internship Academy is a new program run by Kentuckiana Works in Louisville, Kentucky. Its mission: to teach young people the hard and soft skills… Read More
Quicken Loans invests in career pipelines for Detroit youth
Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, Quicken Loans is taking advantage of the city’s comeback by creating programs focused on recruiting and retaining local youth… Read More
Michigan companies work to debunk misconceptions of manufacturing
MFG Day was created to change high school students’ perceptions of manufacturing as a profession. Students from Frederick V. Pankow Center in Detroit… Read More