Workforce Education
Our goal is to not just excite students about STEM but to educate them on the different pathways to a STEM career, the financial potential of a STEM career, what training is required, and what resources are available to help them succeed along the way. Our STEM workforce Education Workshops are designed to provide students with insight into these topics.
What is a STEM Job Worth? - In this STEM workforce and Financial Literacy Workshop, students will learn about the various job prospects of STEM disciplines. We will discuss the difference between a Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. program. We will also discuss the difference between scholarships and loans and how student loans work.
Life as a STEM Major - This workshop will start with undergraduate STEM majors discussing their experiences as STEM majors in college. The second part will be a Q&A, during which the "panel" of three WCU students from different STEM majors will answer questions from the audience.
What to Do With a STEM Degree - In this workshop, higher education and industry partners will come and discuss what life as a STEM professional is like. After a brief introduction, this workshop will take the form of a Q&A with the panel of professionals answering student questions.