​Business Partner Challenge #1:

​How can we help improve the field trip experience at the Holland Energy Park?

Our experience . . .
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     "My favorite part of this week was the teamwork between my group members and I. I liked working together to achieve a goal." ~ Alaina, Student

     "Wow, what great ideas you have! I think these will really improve the field trip experience at HEP." ~  Ashley, HEP Employee

     "I loved getting to go into the Control Room!"  ~ Student

Click below for HEP Teams' journey on Padlet.
Padlet #1, Padlet #2, Padlet #3, Padlet #4, Padlet #5, & Padlet #6

Business Partner Challenge #2:

Why is creating a board game the most effective way to engage the youth at BPW?

Our experience . . .

​     “I loved the scavenger hunt”. ~ Haven, Student

     “This experience was amazing, our students were so excited about the opportunities and the question they had to answer. Working with Ashley was a DREAM, her passion for educating the youth was contagious, and our whole team had a great time learning, investigating, and working together. As a teacher, I am excited to take what I learned to my own classroom to make it more engaging and fun!” ~ Addy Gerig, Educator

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​Business Partner Challenge #3:

​How can Holland BPW engage youth in our community to better understand their services?

Our experience . . .

​     “I think the high was working together as a team. At the start we were like two separate groups, but by the end we came together.” ~ Maksim, Student

     “I think our biggest growth was in working together.”  ~ Lukas, Student

     "This was a fantastic experience. It was amazing to see how the kids came together and took ownership of their idea and presentation. I learned a lot about leading a group and building a team, and will definitely take these skills back into my classroom in the fall!"  Emily, Educator

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​Business Partner Challenge #4:

How can we design an EPIC outdoor experience at the Holland Energy Park?

Our experience . . .

     "Thank you for giving us an opportunity to share our thoughts. I know parks are built for all ages and sizes and abilities and it is hard to satisfy everyone. But getting the chance to speak for the ones that can't, makes us appreciate knowing people do care and are trying to make it well rounded for all." ~ Jeannette, Parent of Participant

     "I liked getting to make a model of our playground to share with everyone" ~ Kaden, Student

     "I love that students were able to make one playspace that is inclusive and allows ALL children to play with each other. Students did a great job incorporating energy into the play space as well!"  ~ Ashley, HEP Employee

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​Business Partner Challenge #5:

​What could Holland BPW do to create a viral social media campaign that educates our community about water conservation?

Our experience . . .
     "I loved working at a great business with a good group of students." ~ Brad Prince, Educator

     "I loved working with Ashley and BPW. They were extremely accommodating and supportive of our future Prep'd Team. They were always willing to meet with us, provide resources, and contacts to help with our project." ~ Eemma, Iseman, Educator

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Business Partner Challenge #6:

WATER we going to do at the Water Treatment Plant to FILTER out the                                  boring and SOAK up the fun?

Our experiences . . .

       "Our favorite part was the field trip where we go to look at the giant water filters." ~ Matthew and                       Marco, Students

        "Luna couldn't stop talking about all the things she has learned and the ideas that she has. I told her              she needs to take advantage of any opportunity she can get like this." ~ Parent of Participant

         "Overall, the week was a great success. We reached the gold standard with our business partner, who             brought incredible passion to making both the energy park and water treatment plant exciting and               engaging spaces for "edutainment'." ~ Dan Stranberg and Madison Ushman, Educators

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Business Partner Challenge #7:

                 How can Holland BPW participate in "Imagine a Day
​                                        Without Water Day"?

Our experiences . . .

        "It was really fun to open our envelopes and get hints for our Scavenger Hunt. I'm learning a lot about water this week." ~ C, Student

        "I liked seeing the water tanks at the water treatment plant. They can filter out the bad stuff like coal, sand, and rocks." ~ Clayton, Student

        "We (Holland BPW) enjoy getting to work with students because we get a new perspective from a younger audience." ~ Ashley Day, Ambassador

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Business Partner Challenge #8:

How can Holland BPW engage with our community to celebrate the hidden infrastructure and work we do for our customers?

Our experiences . . .

        "The students rose to a tough challenge, bringing such different life experiences together to form a                 cohesive team and a project they could be proud of. I love watching students emerge as leaders and             communicators, learning to be stakeholders in their community." ~ Alex Sinn, Educator

        "You will all be utility nerds by the end of this." ~ Ms. Ashley, Ambassador

​Click here for Team BPW's journey on Padlet.