DAPCEP's 2025 STEM Classes Launching in February Offer New Learning and Career Opportunities

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	What sets DAPCEP apart is its comprehensive program, supporting children as young as four through college preparation. Classes are held at leading institutions across Southeastern Michigan, including Wayne State University, Oakland University, and Lawrence Technological University.
	DAPCEP's 2025 STEM Classes launch in February offer new career opportunities By Jean Davis - Local/State Tell Us Detroit DETROIT – Students of all ages have the chance to make 2025 a transformative year by nurturing their curiosity and building essential STEM skills through DAPCEP’s renowned programs. The organization's popular STEM Saturday classes kick off on February 1, providing hands-on learning experiences that pave the way for success in STEM education and careers. The significance of STEM skills in career development was recently emphasized by City of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan at the Detroit Auto Show. Speaking at a Detroit Regional Chamber reception attended by the Detroit Youth and Civic Engagement Task Force, he highlighted how early STEM engagement is crucial for developing local talent and expanding career opportunities in the region. Since 1976, DAPCEP has been a pioneer in early STEM education. Today, the organization offers Explorers classes for Pre-K through 3rd-grade students and Pathfinders classes for students in grades 4-12. With 70% of DAPCEP alumni pursuing STEM careers, any one of these courses could ignite a lifelong passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. What sets DAPCEP apart is its comprehensive program, supporting children as young as four through college preparation. Classes are held at leading institutions across Southeastern Michigan, including Wayne State University, Oakland University, and Lawrence Technological University. Featured Courses for 2025 This semester’s diverse course offerings include: Code Zoo (Grades 5-6): Students develop fundamental coding skills by designing a digital zoo habitat. Mini Robot Series (High School): Participants wire and program a streetlight, learning hands-on engineering and programming skills. Astronomy & Aerospace Engineering (Explorers & Grades 4-5): Students explore stars, planets, and the moon through engaging activities such as rocket building and night sky observations. Engineering Around the World (High School): Examining modern challenges faced by mechanical engineers and the innovative solutions they develop. Introduction to Bioengineering (High School): A real-world exploration of bioengineering concepts and applications. Program Details Explorers Classes (Pre-K - 3rd Grade): Beginning February 1, this program harnesses young students' natural curiosity through hands-on projects in astronomy, biology, space science, and human body systems. Sessions run for eight Saturdays in both fall and spring. Pathfinders Classes (Grades 4-12): Launching February 15, this program provides interactive, skill-building experiences in areas such as computer programming, zoo science, entrepreneurship, algebra readiness, video game design, urban architecture, and artificial intelligence. Weekly modules build upon prior lessons and culminate in a final project and post-test. All classes conclude with a final showcase event at the semester's end. Registration fees are $100 for the Explorers program and $25 for Pathfinders courses. Financial assistance is available for eligible families, and transportation is provided for select classes. How to Register To enroll, visit www.dapcep.org or call 313-831-3050. About DAPCEP The Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) is a nonprofit organization that has been preparing underrepresented Pre-K through 12th-grade students in Southeast Michigan for STEM futures since 1976. Using a standards-aligned curriculum, DAPCEP fosters critical thinking, creativity, confidence, communication, and collaboration. Through strong partnerships with schools, universities, alumni, parents, and the community, DAPCEP engages 16,000 students annually. With a 50-50 female-to-male student ratio, a near 100% graduation rate, and over 74,000 alumni, DAPCEP remains a premier organization dedicated to empowering youth for success in STEM fields. For more information, follow DAPCEP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or visit www.dapcep.org.