What if we could capture the attention of students in middle school and provide them a pathway to success after high school?  What if we keep them engaged, teach them valuable life skills and prepare them to confidently enter the workforce?  It’s possible and we have proven that it can be done!

 

XtremeSTEM is an Ohio-based non-profit organization (501c3) leading the way in eliminating Ohio’s manufacturing workforce crisis through proven, results-oriented solutions. It is our mission to inspire students to pursue STEM opportunities in advanced manufacturing, Engineering and STEM careers. Using experiential student programs, we effectively dispel the myths and misconceptions about the industry, showing the next generation that the advanced manufacturing industry is not dark, dying, or dangerous.  We show that the industry is full of life and lots of great opportunities for everyone.

 

Since our founding just over ten years ago, we have worked with over 3,500 students from 60 schools, hosting over 20 competitions with over 1,000 student-built robots and drones. Our impact goes beyond just the students. With each event having hundreds of parents, teachers, and robotics enthusiasts attending, XtremeSTEM has given tens of thousands of community members unique insights into the world of advanced manufacturing.

 

We ENGAGE middle and high school students, introducing them to STEM and its role in advanced manufacturing through fun, low-cost, hands-on programs like XtremeBOTS, XtremeDRONES, Xtreme3D, XtremeChallenge and more.

 

We EDUCATE students, teaching important skills like leadership, teamwork, problem solving, and crisis management, as well as introducing elementary concepts of design, engineering, manufacturing, and assembly.

 

We EQUIP each student, giving them a broad understanding of the scope and importance of the advanced manufacturing industry, engineering and STEM careers while providing them with a clear pathway to the many in-demand, high-paying career opportunities that they offer.

 

Interviews with graduating seniors have shown that approximately 60% of our program participants intend to pursue an advanced manufacturing or engineering / STEM careers. XtremeSTEM programs are not just fun, they create a real workforce pipeline into the advanced manufacturing industry.  The best part is that all of our programs have a very low cost of entry and even lower yearly ongoing costs.

 

 It is time to expand this effort and bring a long-term solution to Ohio’s manufacturing workforce shortage.  Please join us and help us create a solid future for Engineering STEM careers and the advanced manufacturing industry.

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Please contact us for more information.

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Thank you,

Steve Staub

President