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have the skills needed to succeed in a STEAM career field, with 90% of participants indicating <br />that they are able to achieve a career in a STEAM field. 100% of participants reported that it <br />was somewhat true, true, or very true that they planned on attending college, with 11 % of <br />participants reporting that they would be the first in their family to go to college. ELC program <br />staff leading the program noted that participants were engaged in programming, <br />demonstrating improvement in teamwork and communication skills critical to success in the <br />workplace. This primarily outdoor program was challenging for some participants but they <br />displayed perseverance, determination, and sound communication skills and used their growing <br />problem-solving skills when struggling with team issues or complications in their initial <br />engineering designs. ELC program staff were particularly impressed by the participants' ability <br />to work together productively despite a bit of disappointment and frustration they experienced <br />while canoeing. Canoeing on the Indian River Lagoon is a highlight for many students and the <br />experience often serves as an opportunity to strengthen communication and teamwork skills. <br />The students pushed through their struggles and were ultimately successful in navigating their <br />canoe as they received continued support and encouragement from the team. <br />144 <br />