STEM CACF Tip Sheet
There are a range of entry points to a STEM career. Starting the conversation early to become familiar with course requirements, summer opportunities, and other recommended activities is key. Secondary school students at any grade level are encouraged to attend the STEM College and Career Fair. While you don’t need to know your exact future college and career plans, do your homework, come with questions, and be prepared to learn more. What classes should I take to prepare? What should I be doing outside the classroom? What financial support do you have? Are there research opportunities? How long will it take to graduate? Do you have internships or co-ops? What skills are employers looking for? What summer/school year programs do you offer?
What companies/colleges do you partner with?
What do people in this field do? Attending colleges are actively recruiting for STEM programs. This is an opportunity for you to have in-depth conversations about majors, career options, research, summer opportunities, internships, scholarship programs, and more.
College representatives from a range of colleges and universities are available to speak with you individually about college admission requirements, the application process, and college life in general. A list of participating colleges is available at www.nacacfairs.org/stem. Lydia Loizides, CEO Talentedly Anne Griffin, Red Fuse Nathaniel Stewart, Cockroach Labs Neha Srivasta, Mindshare Cathy Ji, LinkedIn Yulia Averbukh, LinkedIn Lydia Loizides, CEO Talentedly Kathy Timko, iconectiv Brennon Marcano, GEM Foundation