Careers and CTE

May

Military STEM Careers: Engaging Students in Science and Service

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers in the military present unique and exciting opportunities for students who are passionate about innovation and problem-solving. As educators in middle and high schools, you play a crucial role in guiding students toward fulfilling career paths. Introducing military STEM careers can open up a world of possibilities for [...]

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May

Great end of the year STEM project, no prep required!

Looking for a fun and engaging project to finish the school year off strong? Try a STEM Career Virtual Tour! Here’s how to set the stage for your students: You just graduated college and have just landed your dream job! Your former high school teacher has invited you to give a presentation to her class about […]

Posted in: Careers and CTE, STEM education, summer STEM,

Tags: career exploration projects, end of the year activities,

Dec

Hour of Code Activities

The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event. One-hour tutorials are available in over 45 languages. No experience needed. Ages 4 to 104. ~Hour of Code Whether you use one of our done-for-you Computer Science Week STEM activities [...]

Posted in: career guidance, Careers and CTE, educational technology, Technology,

Tags: computer science, hour of code,

Dec

Computer Science Activities for Middle School

Computer Science Activities for Middle School Computer science careers are in high demand, offering lucrative opportunities across the education spectrum. From high school diploma to PhD, there’s something for everyone! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 11 percent from 2019 to 2029, much [...]

Posted in: Careers and CTE, STEM, STEM education, teaching and learning, Technology,

Tags: computer science,

Dec

Why is computer science important?

"In our digital age you can either program or be programmed." - Rushkoff, 2010 Computer science careers are booming, and more students than ever are learning to code. But why is computer science so important? Check out this infographic for six reasons why computer science is important: Download & Go Computer Science Resources:

Posted in: Careers and CTE, educational technology, STEM, STEM education,

Tags: computer science,

Oct

Fun STEM Activities for Halloween and Thanksgiving

These fall holiday activities will have you building skeletons, chucking pumpkins, exploring careers, and more! With Halloween and Thanksgiving seasons upon us, celebrate with the best STEM resources for home or classroom. Your students will be smiling, laughing, and learning along the way as they complete exciting activities paired with STEM careers. Check out what [...]

Posted in: Careers and CTE, STEM education,

Tags: fun, Halloween,

Sep

3 Unique (and high-paying) Careers in STEM

Guest post by Simplr A career in STEM offers great opportunities in many different fields, but also an endless choice of paths that a student can take. Today we’d like to look at some specific and unique areas in STEM that are growing rapidly in addition to facing a severe shortage in skills and talent. […]

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Apr

List of Grants for STEM & Career Exploration

Grant funding can play a key role in bringing your vision for educational change to life. Each month we will be adding new grant opportunities for STEM education and career exploration. Be sure to check back often! APRIL JMJ Phillip Group College Scholarships = Deadline: April 1 | The scholarship is open to graduating high […]

Posted in: Careers and CTE, educational technology, grants and opportunities, STEM education,

Mar

Earth Day STEM Activities

Earth Day STEM Activities Looking for some fun Earth Day STEM Activities that students can do from home or in class? Check out this list of five fun STEM activities for Earth Day – all 15% off every Wednesday in April! Sustainability Analyst Challenge: The Sustainability STEM Challenge is a self-guided distance learning mini course [...]

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Tags: distance learning, earth day, environmental,