Career Connections
Career Story Maps
The MiSTEM Career Exploration StoryMap is a spatial tool that combines interactive maps, text, and other multimedia content for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) career awareness, exploration, and development for students, parents, adult job seekers, and the community. The StoryMap will function as a statewide database and tool to visualize and access workforce data in a unique and useful way.
Designed to communicate the physical location of business partners and industry clusters in Michigan, users will have the tools to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities to make better career decisions as students and adults prepare for higher education, credentialing, and the workforce.
Tomorrows Talent Virtual Job Shadowing
Tomorrow's Talent Series is a virtual job shadowing program showcasing in-demand career pathways. Students gain exposure to different careers through job videos, interviews with industry leaders, and hands-on activities.
The program was created in response to the Covid-19 pandemic when traditional means of providing career awareness, such as internships, field trips, and guest speakers, were not possible. Tomorrow's Talent Series provides students and teachers free resources to continue discovering their interests.
Partners
Employers
UP Apprenticeship Expansion Grant
UP Apprenticeship Expansion Grant
Registered Apprenticeships
Employers get ready to win with a Registered Apprenticeship!
Contact Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! at 1-800-285-9675 for more information about starting your own apprenticeship program.
STEM Forward: Ann Arbor Spark Internship Program
This internship program is available for college students attending schools in Michigan. It is also beneficial for businesses, as the program can pay a 50% match for the internship along with handling the payroll, tax, and compliance responsibilities.
The program is being coordinated through the EDC Smartzones. The Smartzone in the EUP region is housed with the Sault EDC and their website can be found HERE along with Sault EDC contact information.
The Michigan STEM Forward webpage has a portal for interns, and a portal for businesses who want to participate in the program.