Extension Educator Hayley Jackson Perez partnered with Lincoln Littles and Ruth Staples Child Development Laboratory to offer 6-hour workshops to 22 middle school students about career possibilities in early childhood education. This program was aimed at increasing the Early Childhood workforce, which is an issue within Lancaster County and beyond. One participant said, “I enjoyed working with the kids doing hands-on activities. My favorite was assisting in the outdoor learning. The other kids and staff all made the day fun and a great experience.”