NESC STEAM Event

for Students in Grades 3-12


* You're Hired! *

You're Hired! is an experience that allows students to use STEAM along with 21st Century Skills to solve real, present-day problems. Students work as a team (company) to find a unique solution and then present their proposals to a boardroom. Through strong research and planning, innovative design, and a persuasive presentation, a team will hear the words, "You're Hired!"


You're Hired! can be an introduction to project or problem-based learning. There is no right answer to the problem presented within each of the You're Hired! modules. These problems are designed to engage students in the 4 C's (communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking) and STEAM. With this event, the process is more important than the product, although the students delight in showcasing the product!

Participating students will engage in the following You're Hired! activities:

  • Company Role and Responsibility Development
  • CTE & Career Exploration
  • 4 C's Study and Application
  • Company Name, Logo, & Slogan Development
  • Solution Research, Planning, Designing, Prototyping, Testing, and Evaluation
  • Presentation Planning and Delivery
  • Application and Execution Reflection


As a culminating activity, student teams will present their solutions to a "board room" of community members who will provide feedback regarding team solutions, presentation skills, and 4 C's applications.


You're Hired! Facilitator:

Cortney Shuley - NESC Student Services Specialist

1-888-701-NESC (6372)

Registration

Registration Information:

Register your student group for a You're Hired! event at your school!


THIS IS A FULL-DAY ACTIVITY! 


NESC Student Services Specialist, Cortney Shuley, will travel to your school to lead this event in collaboration with your educators.


Registration open to all NESC schools and students:

  • Grades 3-5
  • Grades 6-12


Registration Link:

https://tinyurl.com/NESCyh2024


*One administrator per school is asked to register each participating group of students.


Registration Deadline: May 1st


Cost: FREE!


Date/Time: Following a school's registration submission, NESC You're Hired! facilitator, Cortney Shuley, will reach out to the designated point of contact regarding the event date (April/May 2024), times, and details.

Option #1

MODULE:

BETTER FUTURES


The students’ task is to design a new invention to make the world a better place.



  • Grades 3-5

OR

  • Grades 6-12

Option #2

MODULE:

NUTRITION IN SCHOOLS


Recent regulations have changed the look in lunchrooms over the past few years. Students have voiced their opinions to lunch room staff about food amounts and choices… but can they follow the guidelines and come up with something better? This activity involves logistical planning and teamwork.



  • Grades 3-5

OR

  • Grades 6-12
REGISTER HERE!
NESC
1-888-701-NESC (6372)