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April 1, 2009
Kihei, Maui, Hawaii – The 3rd “Tech Careers: I Am The Future” will be held on May 27 – 28, 2009. Technology-based companies in the Maui Research and Technology Park will open their doors to middle school students on the first day of this two day session. The second day will entail a rare opportunity to visit the Haleakala Observatories and Maui Space Surveillance System operated by the US Air Force.
As part of Maui Economic Development Board’s ongoing workforce development initiatives, the goal for this event is to introduce students to career opportunities in STEM. Exposure to career options at the critical middle school level enables students to make curricular and extracurricular choices that will help them prepare for these careers.
“Middle School Tech Careers: I Am The Future” is open to all of Maui County’s students. Transportation and accommodations for will be provided for the students. Space is limited and some restrictions may apply. The deadline to register is May 8, 2009. For more information and to download the registration packet, please visit www.hightechmaui.com and www.womenintech.com websites or contact (808) 875-2341.
The Maui Economic Development Board is a nonprofit organization chartered to strengthen and diversify Maui County’s economic base. Over its 25-year history, the development of a high technology industry has been a priority in achieving its mission. MEDB administers the Women in Technology (WIT) Project which is designed to bring more females and underrepresented minorities into STEM education and careers. Middle School Tech Careers is funded in part by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Education, and Labor.
Contact:
Lesley Erin Delos Santos and/or Erin Okazaki
Women in Technology
Maui Economic Development Board
1305 North Holopono Street, Suite 1, Kihei, Hawaii 96753
808.875.2341 phone
808.879.0011 fax
email erin@medb.org; okazaki@medb.org
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