STEM Career Development

Michigan Career Development Model

The Michigan Career Development Model (MCDM) is a framework, guided by legislation, that engages school communities, students, and their support networks in intentional and meaningful career awareness, exploration, and preparation for all students.

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MiSTEM career exploration StoryMap

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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.

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SparkPath was founded to help students create extraordinary careers by exploring the real-world challenges that inspire them. By changing mindsets through innovative programs, coaching, and career tools, SparkPath helps the next generation discover their values, interests, and talents and visualize how they can make a real and unique contribution to the world.

SparkPath challenge cards

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more STEM career development resources

Employability Skills Framework

This document from SkillSense was designed to provide guidance around what a structured and intentional progression of teaching social-emotional skills (a.k.a. - soft-skills, employability skills, 21st century skills, etc.) across grades K-12 could look like across the West Michigan region.

Industry Talent Councils

Industry councils bring employers together and, along with community partners, educators, and economic developers, address talent shortages and build a pipeline of talent for the future.

West Michigan Career Outlook Through 2023

STEM Workforce information and data. Including number of yearly openings, wage range, and growth for each of the various STEM occupations.