Middle School Opportunities
Middle School Opportunities
BridgeValley is bringing Nursing, Cyber Security, and Advanced Manufacturing Technology activities to middle school classrooms in Kanawha County and would love to visit your school!
These hands-on activities will allow students to explore different STEM career paths and learn what BridgeValley has to offer. Schools can choose from one, two, or all three activities, and we will work with your administration to customize the activities to meet the needs of your students and instructors.
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
About the Program
Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) provides a highly interactive, hands-on course of study to prepare for careers in the modern manufacturing environment. Graduates repair, troubleshoot, and install automated and process control systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyors, robots, and other electromechanical systems.
About the Project
Students will explore energy from different sources such as wind, chemical, and even vegetable energy by building a vehicle with various power sources. They will then compete to learn which type of energy was the most efficient.
Time Required: 30-45 minutes
Nursing
About the Program
The Nursing Department upholds the highest standards in education and technology to provide students with classroom, laboratory, clinical, and hands-on experience. Our partnerships with local hospitals and healthcare providers mean that students will have opportunities that can assist them with job placement.
About the Project
Students will explore the connections between the respiratory and circulatory systems as they build beating heart and inflating lung models. They will then compete to learn about the nurses who treat diseases affecting these vital organs.
Time Required: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Cyber Security
About the Program
The Cyber Security program turns students into information technology “jacks of all trades” with skills in computer repair, networking, and security maintenance with career flexibility in large businesses and the ability to independently handle the information technology needs of small and medium sized businesses.
About the Project
Students will role play as a cyber security expert while they work in small teams to break a “code” before the time runs out. They will then compete to learn more about the importance of information and technology security
Time Required: 30 – 45 minutes
FAQ
What does the school need to provide?
We will need three things from you: a classroom, students, and your cooperation! These projects are free and will be facilitated by a BridgeValley representative with all materials provided.
What is the purpose of this project?
BridgeValley is committed to providing affordable, high-quality secondary education to students in the Kanawha Valley and seek to encourage young learners to consider different paths in STEM. We want to make sure that kids know before they start making their post-high school decisions that they have options to save them time and money while still learning a high-value trade or skill.
What does a principal need to do to get these projects in their school?
Give us a call or send an email to find out more information! We will meet with you and the teacher(s) to go over the details, adjust the projects to meet your needs, and schedule a day to take over your classroom. You can reach us at:
Sara Price, Program Manager, Dual & High School Enrollment
[email protected]
304-205-6734
2001 Union Carbide Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303