Building Awareness of STEM Careers

Building students’ awareness of how STEM concepts and skills are used in various STEM careers connects classroom learning to real-world contexts, making content more engaging and meaningful. Effective career education starts young and deepens over time so it can drive course-taking and extracurricular experiences that prepare youth for STEM careers. It helps students discover career paths and broaden their perspectives, allowing them to make more informed decisions about their goals. It is anchored by meaningful, authentic activity that helps students build confidence and facility with STEM practices and skills. Exposure to diverse role models and industries fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and students’ identities as future innovators and problem-solvers.

Careers for Engineers Posters

Here are a few ways you can use Careers for Engineers Posters, available in English and Spanish, in your classroom:  

  • Print them! 
  • Post them on the wall throughout the year. 
  • Have students review before or after teaching a related engineering unit.  
  • Share them electronically! 
  • Encourage students to explore hyperlinked resources. 
  • Make them available to families.  

Coming Soon!

YES is developing STEM career modules with hands-on activities and related resources.