STEM Jobs You’ve Never Heard Of
Formal education pathways leave a ton to be desired in STEM careers. They make it seem like the only STEM careers that are available are those traditional: doctor, scientist, or engineer. This workshop reintroduces the concept of what non-traditional STEM careers could look like. Introducing participates to exciting and often overlooked careers that power industries behind the scenes, from bioinformatics and robotics technicians to healthcare data analysts. Attendees will learn about required skills and education pathways, and uncover career opportunities they may have never considered.
This workshop includes:
- Exploration of exciting and lesser-known STEM careers
- Interactive career discovery and discussion activities paired with reflection
- Real-world examples from emerging STEM industries
- Education and skills pathway breakdowns for STEM careers
- Career spotlights featuring innovative STEM professionals
Who this workshop is for:
- Middle school and high school students exploring career possibilities
- College students exploring STEM majors, internships, or future career pathways
- Students interested in technology, healthcare, science, or engineering
- Learners curious about non-traditional and emerging STEM careers
This Workshop
What you’ll learn:
- How STEM careers extend far beyond traditional roles
- What skills are needed for emerging STEM careers
- Different educational and career pathways into STEM industries
- How STEM professionals impact industries behind the scenes and in surprising ways
Workshop Description:
Many students grow up believing STEM careers only include becoming a medical doctor, scientist, or engineer. But today’s world is powered by countless STEM professionals working behind the scenes in industries like healthcare technology, cybersecurity, robotics, environmental science, bioinformatics, and data analytics. This workshop introduces students to exciting and often overlooked STEM careers that are shaping the future in innovative ways.
Through interactive discussions, career spotlights, and real-world examples, participants will explore what these careers look like, the skills they require, and the different pathways students can take to pursue them. Attendees will leave with expanded awareness of STEM opportunities, a deeper understanding of emerging industries, and inspiration to explore careers they may have never considered before.