Opening Minds to STEM Careers

Explore the world of STEM careers and learn effective strategies to inspire students in this 8-week course. Delve into the current job market, discover diverse career pathways, and gain insights on implementing career induction activities. Address gender stereotypes in STEM education, understand the roles of teachers, mentors, and parents in career guidance, and explore the benefits of external school-to-work programs. Develop skills to organize impactful career orientation events focused on STEM, equipping yourself to open minds and create opportunities for the next generation of STEM professionals.

Module 1: STEM careers in schools and in the job market
Module 2: STEM Careers pathways I
Module 3: STEM Careers pathways II
Module 4: Career induction activities, materials and guidelinesModule 5: Gender stereotypes in STEM education
Module 6: Balancing the roles of teachers, mentors, and parents
Module 7: Benefits of external school to work programs
Module 8: Career orientation events on STEM