Try on STEM careers — before you pick one.
A free, self-paced course to see what STEM jobs really look like, spot the skills you already have, and build a plan to try one.
Explore it. Then prove it.
Finish the course and earn the Exploring STEM Careers badge: a verifiable digital credential issued through Credly, shareable on LinkedIn, resumes, and applications.
Created by EXPLR Edge® × the National STEM Festival — real proof you've explored where STEM can take you.
Verify Edge® badges on Credly →Straight from the people doing the work.
Eight steps from "no idea" to a plan.
Kickoff~30 min
Why STEM careers matter — and set your own goal.
STEM, De-Mythified~55 min
What the jobs really look like.
Try Two Career Clusters~55 min
You choose the tracks.
Skills You Already Have~55 min
Tell your story with S.T.A.R.
Day-in-the-Life, Unpacked~55 min
Tools, tasks, teams, safety.
Getting Started~55 min
Build your 30-day Try-It Plan.
Paths & Paying for It~55 min
Apprenticeships, college, skills training.
Capstone Workshop~120 min
A 90-second video and a one-page plan — the proof behind your badge.
More than a guess — a real plan.
Real jobs, from real companies.
Featuring professionals from GE Aerospace, Nestlé, Lockheed Martin, Nokia, Project Management Institute, and General Motors — plus entrepreneurs and STEAM-field experts.
This is for you if…
- you're 13–16 and figuring out your options
- you're in a club, afterschool program, or homeschool
- you're a counselor or teacher wanting a ready-to-use course
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Free, self-paced, and opening this September.
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