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College and Career Fair - October 17, 2024
This annual event provides high school students and their families with information about college and career opportunities. Representatives from over 130 colleges, universities, technical schools, apprenticeship programs, the military, and business partners attended the fair. Students have the chance to learn more about schools and programs and meet with representatives to discuss college and career options.
Poway High School’s Team Spyder (season begins in September)
Poway High School’s Team Spyder the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Chairman’s Award, the highest and most coveted award at a Regional and the team that best represents a model for other teams to emulate and best embodies the purpose and goals of FIRST. “The Chairman’s award is presented to the team judged to have the most significant measurable impact of its partnerships among its participants and community over a sustained period, not just a single build season. The winner is able to demonstrate progress towards FIRST’s mission of transforming our culture. The recipient team will be invited to a FIRST Championship where it will compete for the Chairman’s award against winners from other qualifying events.” FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology.