Jobs, Careers and Opportunities in STEM

Forum for Guidance, Career Counselors, Science, Mathematics and Technology Educators

When

Wednesday May 7, 2014 from 8:00 AM to 12:15 PM EDT
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Where

Analogic Corporation 
Centennial Drive
Peabody, MA 01960
 

 
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Contact

Maquisha, Alleyne, North Shore WIB, 978-741-3805  malleyne@northshorewib.com

or

Christine Shaw 
Northeast Regional Readiness Center 
978-542-2349 
cshaw@salemstate.edu 

Great opportunity to get first-hand information on the college and training requirements,for a wide range of STEM fields. Learn about academic expectations, job prospects and future job market in our region. Hosted at one of our premiere high tech companies!

  1. What will you learn?
    1. Where are the STEM jobs of today and the future?
    2. What is the crisis in filling STEM jobs
    3. What are the requirements for both soft skills and technical knowledge?
    4. What courses should students take to be ready for STEM majors?
  2. What will you bring back with you?
    1. Valuable jobs information to share with students, teachers and fellow counselors
    2. A written synopsis of each industry sector which includes statewide statistics, current employers in the region, future jobs and educational requirements
  3. Who will you meet?

Company representatives from five different technology sectors

    1. Biotech
    2. Medical Devices
    3. Advanced Manufacturing
    4. IT/Software
    5. Cleantech/Sustainability
    Sponsored by the North Shore Workforce Investment Board, North Shore Technology Council and Northeast Regional Readiness Center.