Career of the Month: STEM Field
STEM Defined
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Degrees in these fields are in high demand currently because the world greatly depends on technology and scientific growth. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates there will be roughly 1.2 million job openings in STEM-related fields by the year 2018 and not enough graduates to fill them. Only 16 percent of all completed degrees are expected to be in STEM-related fields by 2020. Find out more here.
Career Options
The STEM field is vast and there are hundreds of degrees that lead to various occupations. From Animal Science, to Mechanical Engineering to Solar Energy Technology, there is a degree and a job that will likely interest you. Check out a list of degrees here and article on ten unique jobs that you could try to achieve with a STEM degree.
Find Your Career Match
Are you still not sure what the best degree and career path is for you in STEM? Take this personality quiz offered by Florida Polytechnic University to find out what your best match is.
Additional Resources
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before College
Heading off to college is an exciting time in one’s life. But, like with any new chapter in your life, there come unexpected revelations. Things that looking back on you might have said, “Boy I wish I’d known that going in.”
Mentors Matter
There is nothing more impactful on your career and personal development than having great mentors — people who have experience in your field and are willing to guide you, provide you with real feedback, and help you grow. Here’s how to find one and make the most out of this …
Trees for the Future Success Stories
For every diploma frame sold, Herff Jones and Framing Success provide funds to Trees for the Future to plant one tree. These trees are planted with purpose to benefit impoverished communities like the farmers highlighted below.