Creating strong community collaborations is a cornerstone in the success of career and technical education programs. Developing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) programs for middle school students using community collaborations can be challenging. This article presents innovative strategies being successfully implemented in a middle school "Girls in STEAM Program" at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School (MEHMS) during the 2017-2018 school year. The STEAM program at MEHMS focuses on combining school and community resources to promote career exploration opportunities and mentorships with the goal of inspiring long-term interest in STEAM related careers.