Part of the "THINC THANK" initiative
Introduce manufacturing, STEM, innovation, and entrepreneurship careers earlier by having Troup County middle school students participate in Georgia Tech’s K-12 InVenture Challenge. The program would expose students to STEM and innovation in a fun, creative group setting before high school, when internship and apprenticeship opportunities may already be too late for some students. Finalists would have the opportunity to compete at the state level.
Tracks whether interested teacher(s) attend the Georgia Tech InVenture workshop.
Tracks whether the program grows to every middle school across the county.
Tracks whether local industries sponsor or mentor participating InVenture/PRAISE teams.
Tracks whether the dropout rate decreases because students can see possible career options.
Tracks whether at least one Troup County school participates in the K-12 InVenture Challenge.
Tracks whether more students from Troup County choose advanced manufacturing as a career option.
Tracks whether middle school teachers place greater emphasis on advanced manufacturing as a viable career.
Tracks whether middle school students increase awareness of manufacturing opportunities.
Tracks whether middle school students show increased excitement for innovation.
Tracks whether Troup County is selected as a pilot community if Georgia Tech receives the PRAISE grant.
Travel for one teacher to Atlanta for the one-day workshop in the summer: $100.