Our goal is to continue to develop a nurturing, safe, alternative school environment to most effectively reach socio-economically underserved and disenfranchised youth. We have created a school setting that combines hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEM) which makes use of a fully equipped boatbuilding shop with traditional classroom and computer based instruction. Here students learn to develop the educational, emotional, behavioural and vocational skills necessary to achieve success in the 21st century global workplace. This program is a true collaboration between three entities: The Bayfront Maritime Center, The Sarah Reed Children’s Center and the Erie City School District. STEM based projects are integrated into the curriculum.