The Center for Energy Education is preparing for a summer of student engagement with three opportunities designed for learning, career exploration, and hands-on discovery in STEM and clean energy fields.
This year’s summer programming includes the High School Clean Energy Career Fair on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Out of this World: Artemis II Summer Camp, to be held June 15–18, and the High School Summer Internship Program running June 8 through July 20. Applications are currently open for the High School Summer Internship Program.
The High School Clean Energy Career Fair will bring together more than 15 exhibitors and over 270 student attendees. Students from school districts across Halifax, Bertie, Washington, and Greensville County, Virginia, will attend the event to explore career pathways and connect directly with industry professionals.
The center has invited public officials, educators, solar industry leaders, and community partners to participate in the event. Participating exhibitors include NC Clean Energy Technology Center, Halifax County Public Health System, NCWorks, Monarch Bioenergy, North Carolina Forest Service, Coastal Studies Institute, Halifax Community College, Hayes-Moorthy Center for STEM Education, Invenergy, Roanoke Cooperative, TED Renewables, Sustainable Fleet, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Halifax EMC, Enviva, and KidWind.
The event is designed to connect students with professionals, organizations, and educational pathways that can help shape their next steps after graduation.
For younger students, Out of this World: Artemis II Summer Camp invites middle school participants to blast off into STEM with a NASA-inspired summer camp experience.
The four-day camp will introduce students to an expanded, interactive approach to learning in science, technology, engineering, and renewable energy through creative activities and exploration.
“Our summer programs are designed to be hands-on, engaging, and inspiring for students,” said Jasmin Carter, STEAM education manager. “This year’s camp will offer a more integrated STEM experience that broadens students’ horizons to different STEM fields while also building their understanding of renewable energy opportunities.”
The High School Summer Internship Program will give students the opportunity to build practical skills through research and presentations. Interns will work alongside industry partners and C4EE staff while gaining experience that goes beyond the classroom.
“These programs give students something positive, educational, and engaging to be part of during the summer,” said Mozine Lowe, executive director. “We encourage families to take advantage of these opportunities and join us for a summer of learning, growth, and discovery.”
For more information about C4EE’s summer programs, including registration and application details, visit https://center4ee.org/
