Students from Heir Force Community Schools are getting a hands-on look at whether a future career in STEM fields could be right for them.

For older students looking into a career in STEM, the Rhodesology camp offered pre-college summer programs that connected 8th graders through juniors in high school with industry professionals to get a look at local opportunities in STEM.

Getting ready to make their mark on the world- that is what these graduates are on their way to do! On Tuesday morning, the first class of the Process Operations Certificate provided by The Hub, the Lima Area Chamber Foundation and Cenovus Lima Refinery graduated. After the 11-week course, the prospective process operators are ready to enter the petrochemical workforce.

GROB Systems Inc. has launched a program with area schools to introduce concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to elementary students.