The 9th Annual Career STEAMposium took place on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Pasadena City College (PCC). We promoted the event and said that it would take place rain or shine – and we got the heat with plenty of sun. Over 400 students, parents, exhibitors, speakers and volunteers came out as the theme for the day was Build Your Future on STEAM. It was truly a STEAM filled day with 18 Speakers across 10 workshops, 14 Hands-on/ Interactive Activities and a networking lunch with STEAM professionals.

Our emcee, Danny Parker, kicked the day off by tying it down and helping the attendees see the impact of STEAM fields as STEAM has lead the way to solutions over time. He exhibited old phones, a typewriter, cameras, encyclopedia, etc and stressed how all these devices are now in a single small device that we carry around with us.

Motivational Speaker – Ramsey Jay, Jr.

A motivational speech was delivered by Ramsey Jay, Jr . who highlighted $100 Trillion is the size of the global economy and the largest opportunities are in the STEAM fields. He shared that if you are not connected to STEAM, you are not connected to where the future is being built. He also challenged each attendee to Learn something new, Ask every speaker at least one question. Meet at least one person in each workshop and Promise to apply what they learn from who they ask and who they meet during the day.

Keynote Speaker - Dr. Thomas Parham

Dr. Thomas Parham, Ret. President from Cal State Dominguez Hills was our Keynote Speaker. He dropped 25 minutes of gems that students can carry forward through life to be healthy and have successful careers as he encouraged them to stand on truth and live a principled life. He encouraged students that in whatever field they engage in, they should produce excellence. He asked them “Who Am I?” and then he provided the following definition. “Each of us is a seed of devinely inspired possibility which when nurtured in its proper context will grow into the fullest expression of all I am supposed to become.”

He noted that the biggest problem we face is the need for mental liberation. He encouraged students to seek validation from people that are trying to encourage your dream, and to never be limited by other peoples limited imaginations.

Student Feedback

“I enjoyed the workshops, and I wanted to be able to attend more workshops.

“I enjoyed being able to talk to professionals in my major/industry as a chemical enginneering student.”

“I enjoyed that they gave me life advice and food.”

“I think the activities were great, but weather makes it a risk. The professionals were all great to talk to.”

“I think getting the networking time is most important.”

“I enjoyed the opportunity to speak with new industry specialists and also share my experience to those younger than me.”

”I enjoyed that the event gave information to kids who haven’t any ideas about their future.”

I enjoyed the networking during lunch and the presentations.”

9th Annual Career STEAMposium - Final Report Download