Partnerships are the pivotal element of what makes the Memorial Park Middle School STEAM program grounded in authenticity. Through diverse project based learning experiences, our students are not only learning content, but also master through application soft skills which prepare them for their future career and/or college ambitions. Embedded in these experiences are authentic learning opportunities to explore potential careers and determine their future aspirations. Career explorations such as participation in career panels, field trips to local employers, Career Pipeline speakers, JA Job Spark, and authentic PBL products which are presented to community partners are just a few of the ways that students are exposed to potential careers. In collaboration with the Fort Wayne Community Schools College and Career Readiness Student Advisor, we are able to arrange for under-represented students to experience career and college field trips throughout the school year and beyond. Employing STEAM career explorations, community partnerships, extended learning opportunities, and targeted programming, we are able to provide the students at Memorial Park Middle School with a truly well rounded STEAM experience.