Our primary expectation is that an exhibitor will host a table at our event.  At the table, students should be able to:

• Meet people who are working in STEAM (we love marketing and public relations people, but we would like to see representatives that specifically do STEAM work)
• Do a simple and compelling hands-on activity that relates to the work you do
• Learn more about your jobs… and what’s required to be able to do them

Middle school is when many students lose interest and confidence in STEAM.  We aim to head this off by introducing kids to a wide range of STEAM careers (including careers they never would have thought of) and inspiring them to connect their future to STEAM.

We are fostering the region as a center for STEAM achievement by showcasing STEAM businesses and organizations, spurring students to seek out STEAM activities and education, and creating a culture of STEAM that shapes the economic growth of the region.

In addition, Pennsylvania now requires career preparation as part of its education standards, and expects teachers to collect evidence of career learning activities.  We are meeting many of these standards and requirements with our Career Connections events.

Each Career Connections field trip theme runs for two days. Students will be onsite from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We will be open for setup at 8:30 a.m. and have a quick meeting at 9:30 a.m.  After 2 p.m., you may leave whenever you wish.

Once your table is set up, you may leave it set up overnight so you don’t have to start over each morning. We can lock up anything valuable.   

We are flexible with the times and dates that you are here, but we strongly encourage your presence as an exhibitor for both days; this way all students have the same experience regardless of which day they attend.