Chairman Gilbert will present $100,000 check to youth STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) organization on April 6

MIAMI-DADE – Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III will present a check in the amount of $100,000 at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 6 to S.E.E.K. (Seeking Education Empowers Knowledge) Foundation, Inc. at Bunche Park West Recreation, 15600 W. Bunche Park Dr., Opa-locka, FL 33054.

S.E.E.K. Foundation, Inc. provides equitable access to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) education to children and families of color and low-economic status, preparing students now to compete in the advancing STEAM job markets. This funding, advocated by Chairman Gilbert through the Miami-Dade Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 budget, will allow S.E.E.K. Foundation, Inc. to expand their STEAMtastic Summer Program. Youth who participate in the program foster knowledge, interest, and competency in STEAM industries through hands-on projects to include video game design, virtual reality and immersive technology exploration, and electric mobility development.

For more information, please contact the Office of Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III at 305-474-3011 or email [email protected].