Students from Winfield High School and Middle School were introduced to several in-demand career paths during the week of January 22. The students were able to participate in a learning lab brought free of charge by Wichita Area Technical College. The Future Maker Mobile Learning Lab, made from a 34-foot enclosed trailer, allowed students to have hands-on and interactive learning experiences in various technical fields, such as welding, automotive and aircraft painting.

 Students used equipment such as a virtual welder to simulate metal repairs, a virtual painter to get a sense for Aviation/automotive coatings careers. The lab also carries ten zSpace 3D computers which provided students a virtual reality learning experience.

“The mobile STEM lab gave students a snapshot of future jobs growing in our area.” stated WHS counselor, Stephanie Sitsler.                     

The mobile lab is designed to use technology to expose students to high demand careers related to science, technology, engineering and math. Career exploration is an integral part of student’s individual plans of study at Winfield High School and Middle School.