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November 09, 2026 Media Advisory

WTS Central PA Chapter Hosting 5th Annual STEAM Day


WTS Central PA Chapter Hosting 5th Annual STEAM Day

Day-long inspiring students to explore the transportation industry

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Central Pennsylvania Chapter, along with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, are hosting their 5th Annual STEAM Day.

STEAM Day is a day-long event designed to encourage young women to explore career opportunities within the transportation industry. This year, the event has expanded to include students in grades 7 through 12.

The event exposes 200 students to the engineering and transportation-related fields through guest speakers, hands-on activities virtual reality and drone demonstrations. Seniors in attendance can sign up for scholarships opportunities from WTS Central PA.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, Preferred Banquet Hall
2300 North Cameron Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Students from the following schools and school districts have signed up to attend: Capital Area School for the Arts, Central Dauphin, Central Dauphin East, Central York, Christian School of York, Cumberland Valley, Dallastown Area Middle, Delta, Elizabethtown Area, Fairfield Area, Garden Spot, Greencastle-Antrim, Hershey, John Harris, Littlestown, Lower Dauphin, Mahanoy Area, Northeastern, Shikellamy, Spring Grove, State College Area, Susquehanna Township, Warwick, West York Area, William Penn, York Country Day School and York Suburban.

Editor’s Note: Registration for the event has already concluded.

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Media Contacts:

Before Event | Crispin Havener: chavener@paturnpike.com

During Event | Fawn Cassel: (717) 514-6513
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