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Nationwide and locally, careers in STEM, - which stands for science, technology, engineering and math - are making headlines as growing and lucrative fields for the future.

Oakland Schools has been working hard over the past several months to really begin focusing on supporting the STEM efforts of local school districts.

In this episode, we talk to the team who has created these programs to find out what exciting learning opportunities are on the horizon, as well as talk to a local elementary school principal and a student who are eager to participate in these opportunities.

Guests:

Phil Kimmel, Kyle Kilpatrick and Lauren Marchelletta, STEM Consultants for Oakland Schools

Jeff Brown, Principal, Oxford Elementary School in Oxford Community Schools

Cody Musial, freshman student at Oxford High School

Resources:

Oakland Schools Career Readiness

Phil Kimmel

Lauren Marchelletta

Kyle Kilpatrick 

Host: Oakland Schools' Communications Specialist Sarah Davis

Producer: Oakland Schools' Media Production and Distance Learning Manager Mark Hansen