Portland OIC launched its first-ever STEMFest, and we helped power it. Over 500 K-12 students and their families explored hands-on experiments, career pathways and interactive exhibits led by industry professionals. It’s our STEMlinx model at work: building the K-to-career pipeline that introduces young people to the skilled trades and STEM careers early, so they can see themselves in those roles before anyone tells them they can’t.