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Workforce Industry Training (WIT)

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 WIT (Workforce Industry Training)

NPI’s Workforce Industry Training (WIT) program is for high school students who are interested in expanding their knowledge and understanding of careers in STEM. More specifically, the purpose of WIT is to mentor, encourage, and prepare students for STEM-rich programs at universities, two-year technical colleges, and technician certificate programs. By participating in WIT, students gain exposure to higher education and career opportunities through a series of field trips while building the confidence to consider further STEM education. This confidence comes from the knowledge and familiarity students gain from their WIT experiences. All WIT students can participate in activities such as:

  • Visit STEM industries to gain awareness and develop preparation
  • Hear from and meet academic and professional guest speakers
  • Take part in professional development activities
  • Visit universities and community colleges and
  • Participate in community engagement activities.

WIT (Workforce Industry Training Jr)

Stemming from continued interest and requests from NPI partners, WIT Jr helps NPI’s efforts of expanding its network, while bridging the gap between NPI’s elementary and high school programs. WIT Jr bridges this gap by specifically serving the junior high/middle school age group, while also encouraging students to join the original WIT program upon entering high school. By participating in WIT Jr, pre-teen and early teen students gain exposure to higher education and career opportunities while building the confidence to consider STEM education. All WIT students can participate in activities such as:

  • Visit STEM industries to gain awareness and develop preparation
  • Hear from and meet academic and professional guest speakers
  • Take part in professional development activities
  • Visit universities and community colleges and
  • Participate in community engagement and mentoring activities.
 
See what schools are participating in the WIT program 

“Being a part of WIT, I have had the privilege to both witness and experience the effectiveness of the mentor program … We have learned from people who were in similar situations as us years ago, and we have been able to gather tips from them that will help us overcome obstacles in our future. I admire the mentors’ sacrifice of time to pour into the next generation the knowledge, insight and work ethic that they have.”

–Glen Rose High School WIT member

A WIT student creating a tornado in a bottle.
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