1. Welcome to the STEM Careers Orientation (SCO) Facilitated by Amy R. Mosher, Strategy and Innovation Leader Workforce Central Career Center Worcester

2. Agenda Introductions (name, work history/ goal) STEMPower Overview STEM Careers: Sampling of Jobs 4 Areas of Focus in Central MA Skills and Credentials- Discussion www.stempower.org Joyce Kressler, Art of Science Learning (guest speaker) Customer Satisfaction Surveys

3. S= Science T= Technology E= Engineering M= Mathematics NOTE: “STEAM” is also used to incorporate the Arts.

4. STEMPower Overview STEMPower is a state-wide program sponsored in part by the US Dept. of Labor Employment & Training Administration This program is designed to provide you with knowledge, resources & tools relating to emerging STEM fields The Central MA region is focusing on four primary fields, which are: –Advanced Manufacturing –Biotechnology / Life Sciences –Information Technology –Clean Energy (green jobs)

5. STEM Careers: Sampling of Jobs Accountant/ Book Keeper/ Business Administrator in STEM field Architect/ Engineer (trending ‘green’) Automotive Technician Biotechnology/ Bio-manufacturing Technician CAD Technician Electronic Component Technician HVAC/Solar Technician/ Installation/ Maintenance and Repair IT Specialist (Advanced) Manufacturing Machinist Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Technician Scientist Software Developer Surveyor MANY more!

6. 4 Areas of Focus in Central MA Industry Clusters Job Samples STEMployers Recruiters/ Agencies Resources Advanced Manufacturing Quality Engineer CNC Machinist Assembler General Dynamics IPG Photonics Waters Manpower MicroTech Staffing Davis Companies massmep.org nam.org Biotechnology/ Life Sciences Quality Control Analyst Manufacturing Specialist Validation Engineer Abbvie Bristol Meyers Squibb Genzyme Aerotek Van Grace Associates Operon Resource Mngt massbio.org masslifesciences.org Clean Energy (Green) Weatherization Tech Energy Auditor Sustainability Coordinator Conservation Services Grp National Grid Next Step Living Varied efforts, incl. HR. Keep in mind clean/ green jobs span industries. masscec.com cleanenergycouncil.org Information Technology (IT)- occupational Desktop Support Website Developer Data Security Hospitals, schools, banks, private sector, i., EMC, eClinicalWorks Avid Technical Resources Kforce Tech Staffing Robert Half Technology masstec.org local Meet Ups

7. Skills and Credentials: Discussion Industry-specific (you still need baseline KSAs) Updated knowledge requirements and credentials Related work experience Academic background/ professional development Success (“soft”/ “people”) Skills Transferable skills (please write your top 5 skills/ strengths - could be both “hard” and “soft” skills)

8. Brainstorm and discuss Challenges (automation, outsourcing, etc.) and Opportunities (i.e. social media, new technologies, etc.) that jobseekers face in today’s economy, as well as strategies to move forward (i.e. collaboration, think like an employer, entrepreneurial mindset, etc.)

9. Next Steps Become a STEMPower Participant! 1.Create your profile on www.stempower.org (review)www.stempower.org 2.Engage in STEM-related training and/ or job search activity (today’s SCO would count!) 3.LMI, MassCIS, Plan, Network, Take a risk!

10. This program is sponsored in part by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. This program is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.