Testimonials
"Before I joined CABPES, I really just didn't know what I wanted to do at all. And then I joined CABPES, and they provide a lot of opportunities to really see what you want to do. For example, I had the opportunity to do a high school internship at an engineering firm. And that really was a key factor in me picking a discipline I want to go into, because before that, I wasn't even considering engineering." – MEP and JETS student
"I think leadership probably is the top benefit, and is what I've developed the most from CABPES. I took the project management class last year, and that was really focused on leadership and strategies to help you along with your peers to work as a better team." – JETS student
"I've seen more of problem solving because when we're together we start thinking about different ideas and how to get through the problem, which is also creative thinking… we had to think not only as a group, but individually and build off of each other's ideas..." – JETS student
"I am grateful for this program. It saved me. [My child] needed to be a part of something she believes in. Thanks." – JETS Parent
"They are happy for the program, and I can see they are developing a love for math and science. They are engaged and appreciate the real world exposure to engineers." – MEP Parent
"Increased participation on the part of some of the quieter students has been very rewarding. The students have all asked insightful questions and made clever connections between the content and their experiences."
– JETS Volunteer
"They've all displayed growth in how they approach problems, they definitely are able to think through more problems than when they started when they would get overwhelmed and give up. They have also grown a lot as people; they are helping each other a lot more with each other’s questions, they encourage curiosity, they're learning how the world works and how to get by." – MEP Volunteer
"Volunteering enhances my career by introducing me to different STEM professionals, companies, etc. Volunteering enhances my life by giving me a sense of community as well as the ability to positively impact my community, and it feels nice to help the students by exposing them to new ways of thinking, new potential career or life paths, etc. And I really really love when I'm able to help a student grasp a concept they've been struggling with, and getting to hear about how well they did on their test or quizzes." – MEP Volunteer