STEM Careers in Two Years (Series)

Gr 10 Up—Have your students ever wondered what it is like to be a biomedical technician, a surgical technician, or a radiology technologist? This helpful series offers an inside view of these and a variety of other careers that can be pursued by following a vocational STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) career track that usually can be completed in less than two years. Each episode features three case studies that include interviews with the line person on the job and their supervisor. The salary range, required skills, and promotional opportunities are discussed for each position. Among the careers examined are IT jobs, systems administrator, certified tool and dye maker, 3D CAD draftsman, and water inspector. The information is straightforward and easy to understand, and teens will relate to the individuals interviewed who have only been working for a few years and stress the importance of education and training and emphasize the skills needed to succeed in the work force.—Ellen Frank, Jamaica High School, NY