FlexFactor
FlexFactor is an outreach, recruitment, and STEM education program designed to familiarize K-12 students with advanced manufacturing technology, entrepreneurship, and the education and career pathways that can lead to a STEM career. The program was designed to showcase the promise of these careers and help students to develop the critical thinking, creative reasoning, and problem-solving skills needed for future success.
Michelle Courtney
Meet Michelle Courtney, MS-SHIPS Coordinator. She has 18 years of experience in K-12 education and a STEM background as a former robotics coach. In her role as the MS-SHIPS Program Coordinator, She will be implementing the FlexFactor curriculum to K-12 students in PRCC’s 6 county district.
Want more information on FlexFactor? Reach out to Michelle!
mcourtney@prcc.edu
How it works?
If you’re a K-12 administrator or teacher in Pearl River, Lamar, Forrest, Marion, Jefferson Davis, or Hancock counties, you can bring FlexFactor to your students! Set up a session today and give them an engaging learning experience!
Step 1
Reach out to Michelle Courtney at mcourtney@prcc.edu to schedule your FlexFactor Session.
Step 2
Sit back, while our coordinator takes over your classroom for the FlexFactor session.
Apply for Upcoming FlexFactor Camps
Parents are you interested in your child experiencing this interactive STEM program? If you have a 6th – 12th grader, you can enroll your child in one of our FlexFactor Camps. See upcoming camps below and click apply now to complete the application.
Fall Break FlexFactor Camp
Sept. 30, 2024
8:30am - 12:00pm
Michelle Courtney
(601) 463 -5784
mcourtney@prcc.edu
$5
*Covers Lunch
PRCC Woodall Center
906 Sullivan Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Oct. 1, 2024
8:30am - 12:00pm
Michelle Courtney
(601) 463 -5784
mcourtney@prcc.edu
Sylvan Learning Center
6059 US-98 Ste. 10
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
