It is estimated that by 2018 there will be 1.2 million jobs open in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields with few qualified candidates to fill them. To help solve this looming skills gap, Lumity has begun an exciting partnership with the Chicago Public Schools to reinforce their STEM curriculum with real-world exposure and experience. Lumity has leveraged its deep roots and relationships with Chicago's corporate and technology community to expose students to real world projects, STEM Talk speakers and career site visits. We are providing the SPARK–out of the classroom and into the real world–to ignite interest and passion.