Welcome to the PEERS website!

Partnership for Engineering Educational Resources for SchoolsEngineering Presentation crowd

Mission: to provide students and parents opportunities to learn about the fun and rewarding profession of engineering. This program assists in preparing students for a successful career by helping develop Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics related skills.

Goals through the partnership of educators and businesses are to:

  • Promote interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics among local students
  • Increase the number of students enrolled in engineering and manufacturing technology programs at Iowa colleges and universities
  • Expand the number of engineering and manufacturing technology graduates considered for hire by PEERS business partners.

    • Learning/Activities:

    Elementary and Junior High Students

    • Fun classroom demonstrations and activities
    • Student and parent information about engineering
    • Tour opportunities at Pella Corporation
    • Science competitionsIsek

    High School Students

    • Connections with Pella Corporation and 3M Corporation engineers
    • Connections with college engineering students and professors
    • College visits focused on engineering
    • Parent connections with Pella Corporation, 3M Corporation and universities
    • Sponsored engineering competitions
    • Opportunities to experience the actual work of engineers

    College Students

    • Career and personal coaching/counseling
    • Connections with the Pella Corporation intern/co-op program
    • Potential job placement