ENGINEER THE FUTURE

Prism Technical and Grandesco Solutions, Inc. partnered with the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, the Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mortenson Construction and Populous to host ENGINEER THE FUTURE (ETF)…Building A Greater Milwaukee. Over 150 MPS high school students built small replicas of the Milwaukee Bucks arena currently under construction. The students learned about different facets of engineering and the construction trades, during a morning program session which included a 3-D Fly-through presentation, and encouraging remarks from MPS President Mark Sain, Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. The capacity-filled event took place at North Division High School on Thursday, November 3, 2016. North Division is an MPS school located at 1011 W. Center Street, Milwaukee, WI.

Check out our news coverage at: http://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/mps-students-build-mini-replicas-at-stem-event

BUILDING A GREATER MILWAUKEE

Students convened in several rooms to build replicas of the Milwaukee Bucks arena with the help of MSOE student volunteers. Upon completion students were able to ask questions and most importantly take their own personal replica home to share with their families. Students also heard from a dynamic panel speaking about their exciting careers, what it took to get where they are today and, sharing advice and encouragement with the students. The panel concluded with many great questions from those in the audience.

During the panel presentation students watched “Makin It”, a video discussing construction trade opportunities. Watch it here.

Panelists: (In alphabetical order) Shauna Boyer, Mortenson Construction; Carlton Butts, CButts Electric, Inc.; Elijah Gallien, UW-OshKosh student; Nacarci Feaster, Retired Laborers’ International Union Business Agent; Brandon Gehl, Mortenson Construction; Anthony Kazee, Findorff; Gina Spang, MPS; Daphne Wilson, Zoe Engineering; Todd Williams, Marquette University student;

GRAND FINALE!!

After the panel concluded, the students were entertained by the Milwaukee Bucks Rim Rockers!!! The students watched and participated in some of the stunts and the day ended with photos and representatives from EMPLOY Milwaukee, MPS Youth Appreticeship, WRTP/Big Step, Dept. of Workforce Development and Milwaukee School Of Engineering hosting tables with information about career and apprenticeship opportunities. Students also received a special gift bag from the Milwaukee Bucks that included keepsakes from participating companies.

The Milwaukee Bucks also featured the event during their half-time show on Nov. 5, 2016 and gave students 220 free tickets to watch the Bucks beat the Sacramento Kings by 26 points!

Footnotes

For more information on sponsor and volunteer opportunities for 2017, please contact Keesha Sutton, Prism Technical's Training and Outreach Manager, at kjsutton@prismtechnical.com.

This post was archived on Exposure.co on November 7th, 2016.