Every day, students walk through the doors of Douglas Middle School with questions about the world around them.

Those questions deserve real conversations with the people who live those careers every day.

By connecting students with local businesses, industries, colleges, military organizations, healthcare providers, public agencies, and community leaders, we hope to inspire students to see the possibilities waiting for them right here in the Black Hills.

The Black Hills is filled with remarkable people solving real problems every day.

Whether your organization mines minerals, researches the universe, cares for patients, builds homes, protects natural resources, develops technology, serves our country, or educates the next generation, your work helps shape the future of our community.

We believe students should meet the people behind those careers.

Not because we expect every student to choose the same path...

But because every student deserves to know what is possible.

That is why we are inviting a select group of organizations to become Founding Community Partners in the Future Ready: Black Hills STEAM Showcase.

We know your time is valuable.

Our goal is to make participating as easy as possible. From setup to cleanup, Douglas Middle School will provide everything you need for a successful evening with students and families from across our community.