STEM Career Pathways
WHAT WE DO
Students can’t envision what they don’t see. So, PEF seeks to inspire students’ interest in STEM education by exposing them to the diverse and interesting world of STEM careers.
350 educators
participate in professional development each year
300 students
exposed to career presentations by volunteer STEM professionals
3 federal grants
to develop curriculum on biodiversity, clean energy, and women in engineering
Overview
PEF supports teachers interested in deepening the connection between the STEM content they teach and their students’ understanding of the careers to which a STEM education can lead.
Explore STEM Philly
Explore STEM Philly is our STEM speakers bureau through which teachers work with PEF to secure and schedule STEM career professionals for their classrooms. Our volunteer speakers undergo a training and are aided in the design of their presentations, so as to maximize the engagement and interest of their young audiences.
Get involved
Contact: Britney Davis, STEM Workforce Development Manager bdavis@philaedfund.org
Apply to volunteer here.
What We Offer
STEM professionals visit classrooms as featured speakers, to discuss their career paths, and relate their work to STEM curriculum. And, partner organizations even host field trips so that students can explore and experience actual STEM work environments. These excursions inspire young people to see the rewards of pursuing a future in STEM.
Who We Serve
Students in district and charter high schools in Philadelphia
