I often hear the question (and even ask myself)... where was this STEAM Center when I was a kid?!

Almost its one-year anniversary, the Gene Haas STEAM Innovation Center is the first and only lab of its kind in the county. It exposes members - from elementary to middle school ages - to a huge variety of career fields that can be found right here in Ventura County.

One of these modules - Intro to Health Science Careers - was just completed by members! As a final component, they got to meet medical personnel, including nurses and pharmacists, from St. John's Regional Medical Center.

They taught members all about what it's like to work in a hospital, plus how to use a stethoscope and how it works, as well as a quick course in CPR on adults and babies.

It's amazing to watch these young people learn, excel, and find their own interests. I can't wait to see what they become in their futures!

To learn more, please visit bgcop.org/steam-innovation-center.