Over this two-year project, groups of SMILE high school students from 10 rural Oregon schools will work with facilitating teachers and be paired with undergraduate near-peer mentors to identify and implement inquiry-driven projects exploring real-world problems and current research on FANH topics. They will engage in career exploration while developing the skills that will be critical for the next generation USDA workforce
WAMS Goals
Activities will provide professional development for undergraduate mentors and facilitating teachers to support student skill building and exploration of FAHN disciplines and career paths.
WAMS Experiences
This experience paired with access to local and institutional services, resources and expertise will provide students with continued support for their transition into higher education