Everett Public Schools 8th Graders Explore IT and STEM Careers

Last month, sixty eighth-grade students from Everett Public Schools (EPS) participated in a field trip focused on Information Technology (IT) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers.

Organized by the EPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) team, in collaboration with Career Connect NW, Economic Alliance Snohomish STEM, and Everett Community College (EvCC), the event connected students with professionals and educators in these fields.

Students began the day with a panel discussion featuring EvCC students and EPS CTE Ambassadors.

They learned from peers pursuing IT careers and toured the EvCC campus. Hands-on sessions included exploring digital infrastructure at EvCC’s Cybercity, using AI with Snohomish PUD, participating in a cybersecurity challenge, and learning video game design with Seattle Indies.

“We encourage all students to explore careers in IT and STEM, so this field trip was all about enhancing that,” shared Anthony Anderson, director of choice programs & STEM partnerships. “Hearing that 85% of students came away with new knowledge about career options tells us we’re on the right track, and it’s exciting to think about expanding this opportunity in the future.”