YVTC MESA College Prep Program

To solve tomorrow’s challenges, the world needs to attract and prepare students to enter the STEM workforce. This starts with inspiring innovation and creativity in students today.

The Yakima Valley/Tri-Cities (YVTC) MESA (Math, Engineering, Science, Achievement) program at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) provides enriching, hands-on opportunities in mathematics, engineering, and science for students and educators to inspire, prepare, and increase exposure and interest in STEM and STEM careers. Working together—educators, school districts, parents, and our community—we create a program center that best meets the needs of our students and transforms STEM education in our local area. We want to enable all students opportunity and success for a STEM-focused future.

YVTC MESA students receive resources and guidance to successfully pursue a college degree and career in a STEM field. YVTC MESA educators receive resources, educator professional development, and access to project-based support to reinforce students’ exposure and experiences in STEM fields. Since 2018, when PNNL began leading the YVTC MESA Program, a YVTC MESA team has won the statewide National Engineering Design Competition and advanced to nationals every year.

Washington MESA’s mission and vision is to empower students by providing them with a community that supports their pathways to higher education in STEM. They also seek to provide all student populations in Washington State the educational support and tools to create innovative solutions as they become the next leaders in STEM.

To be a MESA student, ask your teacher, counselor, or principal to contact YVTC MESA today!