A College Forward Experience Into The Career Fields of Environmental Science
A College and Career Development Program through the Context and Identity of Lincoln Hills
About ESTEM FWD
E-STEM FWD is a Lincoln Hills Cares program designed to propel 10th - 12th Grade High School students toward success in higher education and careers in Environment, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world application, students gain not only college readiness but the confidence and skills to compete and lead in E-STEM fields.
The program focuses on:
- College Readiness: Academic support, college preparation, and scholarship opportunities
- Career Pathways: Internships, industry mentors, and job-shadowing experiences
- Innovation & Leadership: Problem-solving, sustainability projects, and leadership development
- Diversity in STEM: Expanding access for students historically underrepresented in STEM careers
- Academic Family Engagement:
Develop family supports and skills for college ready students
ESTEM FWD Community and Corporate Partners
ESTEM FWD works with many Community and Corporate Partners in the development of true leaders in the environmental science fields. Below is a list of partners that support this growth through
internship, apprenticeship, mentoring, appropriate social emotional growth and life skill development. LHC and its partners have the focus to lead and design succesful models for underserved students and families in Colorado. We would like to THANK our current group of partners:
YMCA of the Rockies
Denver Metropolitan YMCA
Denver Public Schools
Aurora Public Schools
Adams12 School District
University of Colorado - Denver
The Denver Zoo
Colorado Outward Bound School
Inroads Colorado - Links Program
IRG Foundation - Family Financial Planning
Mo Betta Green Marketplace
The Compound of Compassion
Dr. Paula Rhodes - International Human Rights Educator and Attorney
Dr. Fernando Branch - Principal: Robert F Smith STEAM Academy
Dr. Jeremy Eddie - Administrator: Hinkley High School
Chris Duran - CTE: Bowman School
Maryjel Cochran - STEM Administrator: Northglenn High School
Dan Cornell - STEM Teacher, Cherry Creek School District
Kiera Jackson - Family and Student Liaison: Robert F Smith STEAM Academy
