STEM CAREERS

What are STEM careers? There are eight STEM disciplines identified on the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupational database: 1.Chemistry 2.Computer Science 3.Engineering 4.Environmental Science 5.Geosciences [Earth Sciences] 6.Life Sciences 7.Mathematics 8.Physics and Astronomy

Bureau Of Labor Statistics: Predictions For New Jobs

ILLINOIS 2018 :  STEM jobs will be 5 % of all jobs 20 % increase in STEM jobs 3 % points above the national average  57 % of STEM jobs will be in Computer Occupations  93 % of STEM jobs will require postsecondary education and training Six states accounted for 40 % of STEM jobs in 2005: CaliforniaTexasNew York FloridaVirginiaIllinois

CAREER AWARENESS - in depth understanding of career options and educational requirements to obtain the career  Identifying an interest  Linking the interest with a career path  Obtaining in-depth and current information about the career Typical tasks and duties “A day in a life of _________” Working conditions Opportunities for advancement  Obtaining information on employment projections for hiring and wages  Obtaining information on educational and training requirements and options

STEM CAREER ARTICLE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STATISTICS: CAREER ASSESSMENT TOOL (OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE WEBSITE): 2%20home%20page%20-%20ohc2.pdf DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CAREER EXPLORATION AND JOB ANALYSIS TOOL (O*NET): LIST OF STEM PROFESSIONS: STEM CAREER ARTICLE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STATISTICS: CAREER AWARENESS ARTICLE (for high school students + great links): Google ‘STEM CAREERS” to find interviews with professionals and more information on careers. Women and STEM careers: ON-LINE RESOURCES

OTHER RESOURCES:  NETWORKING, GAINING EXPERIENCE, SEEKING MENTORS  POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: Research Laboratories (student assistants, undergraduate researchers, networking, internships, scholarships) STEM-related offices (e.g. Chemical safety) STEM student clubs and programs  TEACHING HOSPITALS AND RESEARCH CENTERS (volunteering, internships, networking)  CHICAGO: Museums, Zoos, Botanical gardens, Science and Technology organizations (volunteering, internships, networking)  PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (undergraduate memberships)