MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Students in middle school within the Madison Metropolitan School District have been acquiring trade skills this summer via the Career and Technical Education Summer Discovery Program.
On Thursday, children participating in the Engineering Design discovery session constructed rubber band-driven racecars, gaining knowledge about traction and torsion along the way.
“We’re genuinely hoping they experience exposure to various areas, particularly within the career and technical education sectors,” said Jeff Matcha, who leads the Engineering Design session.
The area provides a variety of program sessions that include subjects such as plumbing and woodworking, as well as business and electrical expertise.
The Summer Exploration Program offers middle school students an opportunity to learn about various trades and career options that don’t always require a college degree.
“We’re ensuring that students and children understand that these opportunities are available. There are activities they can engage in beyond traditional subjects like reading, writing, and math, as well as the typical high school experience, such as hands-on work, constructing things, design, and expressing their creativity,” said Matcha.
The complimentary sessions last four days and offer both half-day and full-day choices.
Thursday marked the final day of sessions for this summer, although the district aims to keep the program running next year, as stated by Ian Folger, MMSD’s press information officer.
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