"Tech Careers: I Am The Future”- April 17 & 18, 2007
March 1, 2007

The ninth annual “Tech Careers: I Am The Future” will be held on April 17 and 18, 2007. Technology-based companies in the Maui Research and Technology Park will open their doors to approximately 60 high school students on the first day of this two day session. Day one will also include a panel of young Maui professionals with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) backgrounds in the “How I Got My Start” session and a hands-on engineering game. The second day will entail a rare opportunity to visit the observatories atop Haleakala which includes facilities operated by UH-Institute for Astronomy and the US Air Force’s Maui Space Surveillance System.

As part of Maui Economic Development Board’s ongoing workforce development initiatives, the goal for this event is to introduce students to career opportunities in STEM. Exposure to career options at the critical high school level enables students to make curricular and extracurricular choices that will help them prepare for these careers. The partners joining Maui Economic Development Board in this event include the County of Maui, Unites States Air Force, Akimeka, Boeing, Maui High Performance Computing Center, Monsanto, Oceanit, Pacific Disaster Center, and Textron.

“Tech Careers: I Am The Future” is open to all of Maui County’s students. Transportation and accommodations for Hana, Molokai and Lanai students will be provided. Space is limited and some restrictions may apply. The deadline to register is March 30, 2007. For more information and to download the registration packet, please visit www.hightechmaui.com or contact (808) 875-2332.