The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to play a role in shaping the future of our workforce by building strong partnerships between local businesses, schools and students. We believe that inspiring the next generation begins today, and our efforts are focused on connecting young minds with real-world opportunities that ignite curiosity and open doors.
One of the Chamber’s key priorities is to support workforce development. By supporting programs that link classrooms to careers, we help our local educators to lead students from early interest to longterm success. Businesses that engage with students today are not only helping them to learn and discover — they’re planting the seeds for tomorrow’s talent pipeline. When students are exposed to the possibilities within local industries, they begin to envision themselves as future engineers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs and skilled tradespeople.
A great example of this work in action is the S.T.E.A.M. Fair on Saturday, April 5, hosted at San Marcos High School by the Chamber and San Marcos CISD’s Career & Technical Education Department. This free community event, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., celebrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math by bringing together local businesses, school groups, university departments and a variety of nonprofit organizations for three fun hours of hands-on learning and discovery.
From interactive exhibits and live demonstrations to creative challenges and career exploration, the S.T.E.A.M. Fair is designed to spark students’ imaginations and show them how classroom concepts apply in the real world. It’s a fun, engaging way to introduce students of all ages to a wide range of industries and career paths — and it gives businesses a chance to connect directly with local families and future workers!
This event is more than just educational — it inspires. It allows students to see they have potential and can explore careers they may never have considered otherwise. And for businesses, participating in the S.T.E.A.M. Fair is a powerful way to give back, shape the future and help ensure a strong, skilled workforce for years to come in San Marcos.
Our Chamber team encourages everyone in the community to help spread the word about the S.T.E.A.M. Fair on April 5. Whether you’re a parent, educator, student or business leader, you play a role in supporting this exciting initiative. Let’s make sure every student has the opportunity to attend, explore and be inspired.
Together, we can ensure a bright future for San Marcos’ workforce — one student, one business and one opportunity at a time. Call us at the Chamber of visit online to know more: 512-393-5900, SanMarcosTexas. com.
