STEMLinx

Workforce Pathways for Youth

Overview

STEMLinx provides aspiring students ages 14–21 an opportunity to pursue and build their knowledge and skills in science, technology, engineering, and math. Participants in the STEMLinx program receive real-life work experiences, engagement with STEM professionals, and access to STEM equipment and materials. Get prepared for a technology- reliant workforce today with STEMLinx!

STEMLinx Central Tenets:

  • Provide a student-centered learning environment
  • Deliver real-world, relevant activities that foster meaningful learning
  • Nurture STEM interest, identity, and mastery
  • Develop participants’ skill set for a technology-reliant workforce

Four Levels of STEM Learning and Work Experiences

Level 1 – STEM Explore

  • Career Exploration
  • Guest Speakers
  • Employer Field trips

Level 2 – STEM Ready

  • Digital Badges & Micro Credentials
  • Personal Development Plan Workshops
  • Student Portfolios

Level 4 – STEM Connects

  • Job Fairs & Job Placement
  • College Fairs
  • Professional Networking Experiences

Level 3 – STEM Works

  • Resume Building & Mock Interviews
  • Internships
  • Job Shadow Days

Successful Strategies for Students Planning Their Path to Future Success

By integrating My10YearPlan®, we hope to demystify the process of career exploration and guide students in the ongoing process of navigating their interests and skills for self development.

Click on your local OIC link below to get your
career in STEM started today!

STEMLinx Funding breakdown

“Summit Academy OIC STEMLinx is 83% funded by one U.S. Department of Labor grant ($682,373) and 17% funded through non-governmental resources ($138,798). This Workforce Pathways for Youth product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information of its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it.”

TESTIMONIALS

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William Bright, Summit Academy OIC, MN

“This experience gave me the confidence to return to a normal life, a normal home, and the ability to use my homelessness to empower those who struggle as I have.”

Maria Mabanag, JobTrain, Menlo Park, CA

“Tremendous thanks to JobTrain and its financial supporters for giving me the opportunity to graduate in Culinary Arts….God Bless to you good people at JobTrain and EDD as well!!”

Laurence Matthew

“[South Florida OIC] truly is a blessing to the community by assisting the under-employed, unemployed, and ex-offenders population with training and job placement assistance programs.”

Adelina Rondeau, OIC Of New London- New London, CT

“What a wonderful place with wonderful people that truly and genuinely want to help you!”