Design the Future: STEM & Digital Engineering Preview Day
Purpose
Design the Future: STEM & Digital Engineering Preview Day is an immersive, hands‑on experience that introduces participants to core STEM and digital engineering concepts used in modern defense, technology, and engineering environments. The event highlights real‑world applications, encourages problem‑solving, and helps participants envision their pathway into STEM careers.

Enhanced Skills Include:
Systems Thinking: Ability to break down complex problems, understand interdependencies, and propose structured solutions.
Digital Engineering Concepts: Understanding of modeling, simulation, digital twins, requirements traceability, and data‑driven design.
Technical Literacy: Foundational competence in STEM principles including engineering basics, coding fundamentals, and technology workflows.
Team Collaboration: Working effectively in groups, communicating ideas clearly, and contributing to collective problem‑solving.
Innovation & Creativity: Using critical thinking to propose new ideas, adapt to constraints, and demonstrate forward‑looking design approaches.
Professional Skills: Time management, presentation capability, decision making, and clarity in documentation.

Program Outcomes
By completing the STEM & Digital Engineering Preview Day, students will unlock opportunities for continued growth through two possible pathways:

Apprenticeship Program
Students who show strong hands-on skills, teamwork, and readiness to jump into real-world work may be invited into a STEM or digital engineering apprenticeship.
In this pathway, students apply what they learned during Preview Day by working on real projects, getting direct mentorship, and building practical experience that prepares them for careers in engineering and technology.

College‑to‑Career Program
Students who demonstrate academic strength, leadership, and an interest in pursuing a college degree may enter a guided college‑to‑career track.
This pathway supports students throughout their college journey with internships, career coaching, and exposure to digital engineering practices helping them transition smoothly into full‑time STEM careers.

No Fee Required