FBP joins summer learning fun with Careers for Kids program

PIKE COUNTY —The end of the school year doesn’t mean the end of learning, just more time to explore new opportunities. Fluor-BWXT partnered with the Ross-Pike Educational Service District for the inaugural Careers for Kids program.

The Careers for Kids program introduces students to a variety of career opportunities through hands-on learning. FBP shared their STEAM Ahead program with the students, promoting scientific learning and highlighting various careers at the site. This is the first year for the program, a change from the previous College for Kids summer learning event.

“We decided to move towards careers to expose students at a young age to all of the possibilities around them and ignite some interests,” said Ross-Pike Educational Service District Special Education/Gifted Supervisor, Tricia Crawford in a news release. “If they experience fun activities that are career related it might stick with them and help guide them as they get older and choose a pathway.”

The FBP STEAM Ahead program, which just wrapped up its fourth year traveling to schools in Pike County, has a similar goal; so a partnership between the two was a perfect fit.

“We have seen such a great response to our STEAM Ahead program, the students love the hands-on, small classroom, experience and the teachers are always excited to have us back,” said STEAM Ahead Co-chairperson, Tim Poe. “FBP is very proud to be able to reach so many students in Pike County and help cultivate a love for science and get them thinking about careers at a young age.”