What makes Terry Smith with M-PowerHouse of Greater Pittsburgh a good neighbor? Terry Smith has a vision for Pittsburgh's youth that extends far beyond traditional education. As founder of M-PowerHouse of Greater Pittsburgh, he's pioneering an approach that transforms how underrepresented young people engage with science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.What makes M-PowerHouse extraordinary is its recognition of the social, educational, and economic barriers that hold back untapped talent. Their solution? An "edutainment" model that makes learning both engaging and practical. This approach has proven so effective that Pittsburgh Public Schools granted students leave from traditional classrooms to participate in M-PowerHouse's hands-on programming for one week per month.The impact is tangible across multiple disciplines. In healthcare, students put crickets to sleep with actual anesthesia and earn CPR certifications. Their drone program has produced Pittsburgh's first African-American FAA 107 certified drone pilot, addressing critical representation gaps in aviation. Through robotics, biomimicry, and partnerships with organizations like Space Force and Carnegie Mellon University, M-PowerHouse creates what Terry calls "mirror emulation" – showing young people professionals who look like them succeeding in fields they might never have considered.The philosophy extends beyond technical skills to character development. As Terry eloquently puts it, "You can either fly with pigeons or soar with eagles." This mentality permeates everything at M-PowerHouse, where the ultimate goal transcends workforce preparation to create "healthy, productive adults" who will transform society itself. Terry's vision culminates in a powerful idea: "I am you, you are me, and we are one."Ready to support this transformative work? Visit www.m-power-house.org or call 1-888-988-4346 to learn how you can help unlock the potential of Pittsburgh's youth and build pathways from cradle to career.To learn more about M-PowerHouse of Greater Pittsburgh go to: www.m-power-house.orgM-PowerHouse of Greater Pittsburgh(412)515-5155

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