Summer Institute: Career Planning and the STEM(M) Occupations (Workshop #2)
Description
As career professionals, we want our students and clients to have access to opportunities and challenging careers where they wont need to fear company shutdowns or massive layoffs. To do this, we need to know how and where to access the information that describes what careers are available, how to prepare for them, and the potential barriers our clients may face. Science, technology, engineering, math, and medical (STEM[M]) workers are at the forefront of innovation in todays economy. As technological changes continue to shape the world, these workers will continue to be in demand. Although labor market trends are difficult to predict, most economists agree that both the number and proportion of STEM[M] jobs are expected to grow quite rapidly.*
During this workshop, you will hear from experts who understand the career and labor market information associated with STEM[M] occupations and learn from employers and workers in STEM[M]-related workplaces. You will learn about recruitment and retention strategies for these fields, with a special emphasis on underrepresented populations. As an added bonus, you will have an opportunity to hear from several sites on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus that are on the cutting edge of STEM[M] occupations.*Adapted from http://dpeaflcio.org/wp-content/uploads/The-STEM-workforce-2012.pdf
Topics
Collaborative / Active Learning
Faculty Development
Student Recruitment
Location
UW-Madisons Grainger Hall
975 University Avenue
Madison, WI
Target Audience
Four Year College/University
High School
Middle School
Two Year College
Start Date
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 9:00 AM
End Date
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 4:00 PM
Website Address/Registration Link
http://www.cew.wisc.edu/summer/Default.aspx
Presented By
Center on Education and Work- University of Wisconsin
Contact Name
Center on Education and Work