D6 TMC Hosts Tour for High School STEM Students

Students enrolled in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) program at Hialeah Gardens High School recently visited the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six to explore various career opportunities within the engineering and transportation sectors.

 

The STEM program is funded by Miami-Dade County Public Schools and is designed to educate students in these key disciplines through a specialized curriculum of training, hands-on projects, and experiential learning activities. Students engaged in interactive presentations and job shadowing experiences with FDOT staff across several departments, including Design, Maintenance, Construction, and Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O).

 

FDOT representatives provided insight into how each department works to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across South Florida. A highlight of the visit was a guided tour of the SunGuide Transportation Management Center (TMC), where students gained a behind-the-scenes perspective on how engineering principles and advanced technologies support real-time traffic management, incident response, and public information dissemination.

 

FDOT strongly supports initiatives that expose students to careers in transportation, recognizing the critical role of workforce development in the evolution of the industry. The District Six TSM&O Office regularly hosts tours for students, partner agencies, and community members as part of its ongoing mission to promote awareness and inspire the next generation of transportation professionals.