GEAR UP SWV will host the MCSTEAM Into Your Future event on May 8, 2026, at Mercer Mall, bringing Mercer County ninth and tenth-grade students together for hands-on STEAM learning and career exploration activities.
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GEAR UP SWV to Host “MCSTEAM Into Your Future” Event for Mercer County Students
GEAR UP SWV & New River CTC Bring Virtual Reality Career Exploration to Local High Schools
Through a program with New River Community and Technical College, students can experience possible paths to take after graduating from high school through Virtual Reality (VR) simulations.
Students to Present 60 Projects at ‘Bookapalooza’
Mercer County students will showcase 60 peer-created projects at Bookapalooza, a hands‑on learning event at Concord University. The media is invited to attend.
Commitment to Graduate Events – Class of 2029
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