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# Columbia Facility Partners with Hopkins Middle School in AVID College Prep

 April 9, 2025 by [Westinghouse Electric Company](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/columbia-community-news/author/westinghouse)

Westinghouse is partnering with Hopkins Middle School to educate students in the AVID program. AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination and is a rigorous college prep program designed for students who excel in reading and math. Engineers from Westinghouse educated students on 3D printing, operating a flight simulator, and discussing future plans on careers in science and technology. 

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