The Paschen Scholars Program, an innovative educational partnership between F.H. Paschen (FHP) and George Westinghouse College Prep (GWCP), organized a student worksite visit to the historic Garfield Park Conservatory where a renovation of the existing children’s garden within the southwest atrium conservatory is taking place. Once complete, the Elizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden will feature a tropical environment for children and families to explore the wonders of tropical plants.  This visit represents another milestone in the Paschen Scholars program’s mission to provide hands-on technical education and real-world construction industry experience to Chicago’s next generation of builders and engineers. Launched in 2015, the Paschen Scholars Program is a three-year initiative that combines classroom learning with practical construction industry experience, helping students develop crucial technical skills while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. The program exemplifies F.H. Paschen’s commitment to building not just structures, but also future industry leaders. During the site visit, Paschen Scholars:

• Engaged with industry professionals and learned about ongoing conservation efforts

• Observed real-world applications of construction and engineering principles

• Gained insights into sustainable building practices and historical preservation

• Connected classroom concepts with practical applications