With school back in session after winter break, your brain might be checking back in after a mini hibernation. Starting the new year means setting goals and envisioning the year ahead. The world is your oyster, and this is also a fabulous time to start thinking about future career opportunities!

Whether you’re contemplating jumping right into the workforce, attending trade school, or going for a 4-year degree, the STEM world awaits you with an abundance of diverse career options. Now is the time to get your mind fired up and ready to decide which career path is right for you.

If joining the STEM workforce sounds intimidating, scary, or unattainable, we hear you. We think the field needs a demystifying makeover too, so we’re bridging the resource gap with our Make STEM 100% program.

So, what do you need to build a killer STEM roadmap? How about some fresh resources, like cool mentors and exciting opportunities? Make STEM 100% is your one-stop shop for all the goodies you need to kickstart your STEM career. That roadmap is looking pretty sweet already!

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Pssst…Sharing is caring, especially when it’s epic STEM resources!

Our STEM resource guide is a treasure trove of tips, words of wisdom, myth-busting, and more. It’s made to be shared, and our members are bridging the STEM resource gap by passing it along to their peers:

"I am passionate about STEM, but at my school, not many people like it. So hopefully through sharing this, they can find it easier to enjoy!" —DoSomething Member Mary Claire O., 16

“STEM is a misunderstood field that not many people know much about. I want people to understand that STEM is an integral part of society. The STEM field is a very diverse area of study that can be applied to everything we do on a daily basis. People need to learn about the hard work, research, and efforts that go behind the scenes, used to advance our technology and efficiency.” —DoSomething Member Sara J., 20

The STEM momentum doesn’t stop there, though! Our community has also been working hard to advocate for more equitable STEM education resources. Hear why advocating to their school administrators is important:

“A better STEM education at school is important to me because it prepares students for success in the rapidly changing and technology-driven world we live in. It gives students like me who are trying to pursue a degree in STEM the skills and knowledge we need to pursue careers in high-demand fields such as technology and engineering, and it helps us develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are applicable in any field. By promoting a stronger STEM education, we can ensure that the next generation is equipped to drive innovation and progress in society.” —DoSomething Member Elizabeth J., 18

Ready to get on board for an awesome STEM revolution? You can help make STEM 100% by sharing a resource guide or writing to your school administrators, too! When you do, you’ll be entered to earn a $2,000 scholarship to sweeten the deal ;)

Our hero today…is the newly-elected Gen-Z Congressman Maxwell Frost. Not only did he make headlines for being the first Gen-Z member of Congress, but he’s also the first Afro-Cuban to be elected. Read his interview with Teen Vogue to find out which issues he’s advocating for.

Mark your calendars… for our upcoming Week of Action! Starting next Monday (1/16), we will be building community around our Strength Through Service volunteer actions and highlighting members who are making an impact. Keep an eye out on our socials and in your inbox for more info!

In other good news… a new National Park Service program is helping more women get recruited, trained, and hired as wildland firefighters around the US. Read about how these women are making history here.

In case you missed it… the Archewell Foundation Grant just extended its deadline through the end of January to nominate an inspirational woman to receive $1,000. The grant is part of a program founded by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Meghan Markel and Prince Harry) and you can read more about it (and submit your nomination!) here.

Save the date…our friends from the Apollo Theater are hosting a virtual event celebrating Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the National Day of Service. You DON’T want to miss this inspiring panel discussion highlighting emerging activists and community leaders as they tackle issues like gun violence, reproductive rights, and the need for holistic community care. Save your spot today! 

New year, new you! Our friends at CollegeXpress are giving away a $2,023 (get it?!) no-essay scholarship through January 31! And all you have to do is answer one simple question. 

Complete a free profile on CollegeXpress and answer the following to be entered: What is one new thing you hope to try in 2023?

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