STEM Pathways
The STEM Pathways Program is an applied learning experience which uses college and career readiness methodologies to explore the Future of Work. The economy of the future is an agile, technology-enabled, human-optimized and inclusive system. Our program explores how technologies like automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence are shaping how we work, where we work, and the skills we need to work.
The program further prepares youth from under-served communities to explore innovative, emerging and equitable career pathways for themselves to become STEM innovators, designers, and leaders.
Mission
To ensure all students are “future ready” and informed about the #FutureofWork so they are confident in their college and career transition.
Values
We empower the future workforce and strengthen the STEM education to career pipeline by preparing the students to become 1- Culturally Responsive 2 – Actively Informed 3 – Systemically Engaged.
College and Career Success
College and Career Success facilitates the continuous implementation of national college and career readiness priorities to ensure economic advancement for all through customized STEM career experiences, work-based learning projects and personalized career advisement.
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- 96% of colleges believe their students are prepared for the workforce.
- 11% of employers are confident in college grad skills and career competencies ~ Source JFF.org
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Illinois Pathways initiatives have identified Recommended Technical and Essential Employability Competencies outlined through the guidance of the PostSecondary Workforce Readiness Act
STEM Pathways Program Offerings
- Career Exploration and Personalized Coaching
- Professional Branding
- Networking & Communication Techniques
- Resume Review
- LinkedIn Profile Development
- Mentor Matching, etc.
IMSA Internship
Business research projects and workforce development Cohorts for students
Girls IN2 STEM
Peer-to-peer mentoring, educational activities and events for diverse students
Micro Certifications and IMSA Student Scholarships
(Current IMSA Students only)
The IMSA STEM Pathways program recognizes that building skills for the Future of Work is imperative to a successful career journey towards the global economy. Future of Work will require more digital skills, which is why many organizations and companies are offering open-sourced learning through a variety of training platforms. A micro-certificate will allow you to explore the high-growth career areas and build skills for the future.
Funded in part by a grant from PPG, the STEM Pathways program is offering scholarships to eligible IMSA students to offset the cost of the exam so you can further your professional development through Micro-certification programs.
Go HERE to see if you are eligible for an IMSA STEM Pathways Micro Certification Scholarship
ComEd STEM Home Labs
This program will be a series of in-home projects that high school students can work on, alongside ComEd mentors. The application deadline is October 19th, more information and the application can be found HERE
CyberUP PowerUp
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) – observed every October – was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. Join CyberUp for their Hacktober cybersecurity awareness activities. More information can be found HERE
