Powerful Content for Industry, Educators and Students

PANEL DISCUSSIONS

What are the evolving career pathways in the STEM fields, what are employers seeking from employees and vice versa? What are the alternatives to 4-year degrees? How can industry and academia work together to develop relevant curricula? How can we deal with post-COVID educator burnout? We’ll be addressing these and many more challenges and opportunities as we address the STEM talent pipeline.

CAREER GUIDANCE & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Career pathways, the importance of networking, transitioning from one pathway to another, things you wish you knew ahead of time. Speakers share their knowledge and experience to help younger and older students, as well as military members transitioning to a civilian career.

INDUSTRY VIRTUAL BOOTHS

Learn about STEM career options to industry trends, innovation strategies, corporate culture and more. Check out job and Internships opportunities,

PRIZES

Last but not least, student attendees get to compete for prizes. The more you engage, the greater your chances to win!

APRIL 13, 2022

DESCA and FAME, Inc. have partnered for a second time to present Catalyzing Change: From Curriculum to Career 2022. This full day virtual forum will once again bring together students of all ages, educators, and industry to discuss current and future talent skills and needs and showcase the organizations that are leading the way in STEM education, innovation and employment.

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Catalyzing Change 2021 - Attendee Feedback

Renewed Conviction

“Thank you all for the conversation and for the invitation to share our work in California. I personally came away with a renewed conviction about the power and relevance of stackable credentialling. I am inspired by your work in Delaware to connect the STEM pathway ecosystem, from students to industry. I look forward to following your work.”

Engaged Participants, Excellent Panelists

What a great group of engaged participants and excellent panelists.”

Deeply Inspired

“The webinars and all other presentations were great! I especially enjoyed the 11:00 am webinar. Six powerful and wise (women) leaders shared some great insights. The event was so well designed and executed that you brought top-notch educators, university recruiters and job market recruiters all together. I'm deeply inspired and feel more dedicated to my current position after attending the event yesterday.”