STEMLinx
Workforce Pathways for Youth

WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
Contact Marvin Dew

STEMLinx TEAM MEMBER OFFICE: 252-291-0038 CELL: 252-315-5791EMAIL: mdew@oicwilson.org

Overview
STEMLinx provides inspiring students ages 14-21 an opportunity to pursue and build their knowledge and skills in science, technology, engineering, and math. Participants in the STEMLinx program will receive real life work experiences, engagement with STEM professionals and access to STEM equipment and materials. Get prepared for a technology reliant workforce today with STEMLinx!

STEMLinx Central Tenets:

Provide a student-centered learning environment
Deliver real-world, relevant activities that foster meaningful learning
Nurture STEM interest, identity, and mastery
Develop participants’ skill set for a technology-reliant workforce

Four Levels of STEM Learning and Work Experiences

Level 1 – STEM Explore

Career Exploration
Guest Speakers
Employer Field trips

Level 2 – STEM Ready

Digital Badges & Micro Credentials
Personal Development Plan Workshops
Student Portfolios

Level 4 – STEM Connects

Job Fairs & Job Placement
College Fairs
Professional Networking Experiences

Level 3 – STEM Works

Resume Building & Mock Interviews
Internships
Job Shadow Days

Click on your local OIC link below to get yourcareer in STEM started today!

OIC of America
Summit Academy OIC
OIC of South Florida
OIC of New Britain

“This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Workforce Pathways for Youth/STEMLinx program is an equal opportunity employer/program, and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.”

TESTIMONIALS

“This experience gave me the confidence to return to a normal life, a normal home, and the ability to use my homelessness to empower those who struggle as I have.”

“Tremendous thanks to JobTrain and its financial supporters for giving me the opportunity to graduate in Culinary Arts….God Bless to you good people at JobTrain and EDD as well!!”

“[South Florida OIC] truly is a blessing to the community by assisting the under-employed, unemployed, and ex-offenders population with training and job placement assistance programs.”

“What a wonderful place with wonderful people that truly and genuinely want to help you!”