Career Explorations
YES curricula center open-ended problems that invite students to engineer solutions while developing durable skills such as collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. YES Career Explorations extend this learning by helping students discover the breadth of real-world professionals who address similar challenges. Through short videos, a career quiz, and activities that simulate decision-making, students explore six careers per activity—five beyond engineering—and experience what a day in the life of each might look like.
YES Career Explorations connect to the National Career Clusters Framework by helping youth explore how different professions and skills align with real-world career pathways across multiple industry sectors.
| Career Cluster | Disaster Recovery Careers Exploration | Health Careers Exploration |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Manufacturing | Aeronautical Engineer | Biomedical Engineer |
| Arts, Entertainment, & Design | Graphic Designer | Health Journalist |
| Energy & Natural Resources | Power Plant Operator | Researcher |
| Financial Services | Real Estate Professional | |
| Healthcare & Human Services | Nurse / Health Professional; Health Data Analyst | |
| Public Service & Safety | Firefighter | |
| Supply Chain & Transportation | Drone Operator | Medical Logistics Director |