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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Occupational Program

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers provide thousands of career opportunities for students with an interest in math, science, and problem-solving. This Youth Apprenticeship occupational area focuses on two pathways:

Engineering and Technology
Science and Math

Students who pursue one of these careers will be involved in planning, managing, and providing valuable scientific research and technical services.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math pathways

Students can choose from two occupational areas with options to specific pathways.

Engineering and Technology

In the engineering and technology pathway, students' study and apply principles of science and math to solve problems in engineering projects involving design, development, or production in various technologies. There are three areas to choose from:

Engineering Drafting (Required First)
Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering

Science and Math

Careers in the science and math pathway apply essential math and science content in a real-world application to increase knowledge in physical, environmental, and human endeavors.

Bioscience Lab Foundations (Required First)
Bioscience Applications

Occupations

Engineering and Technology

Aeronautical Engineer
Aerospace Engineer
Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural Technician
Application Engineer
Architectural Engineer
Automotive Engineer
Biomedical Engineer
Biotechnology Engineer
CAD Technician
Chemical Engineer
Civil Engineer
Communications Engineer
Computer Engineer
Computer Programmer
Construction Engineer
Electrical Engineer

Electronics Technician
Geothermal Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing Technician
Marine Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Metallurgist
Mining Engineer
Nuclear Engineer
Petroleum Engineer
Product/Process Engineer
Survey Technician
Systems Engineer
Technology and Engineering Teacher
Transportation Engineer

Science and Math

Analytical Chemist
Anthropologist
Applied Mathematician
Archeologist
Astronomer
Astrophysicist
Atmospheric Scientist
Biologist
Botanist
Chemist
Ecologist
Economist
Environmental Scientist
Geneticist
Geologist

Geophysicist
Marine Scientist
Math Teacher
Mathematician
Meteorologist
Nano biologist
Nuclear Chemist/Technician
Physicist
Programmer
Quality-Control Scientist
Research Technician
Science Teacher
Scientist
Statistician
Zoologist

Average Wage

Below are some examples of career wages in each pathway. Visit the Occupational Employer Statistics page to find average wages for a specific occupation not listed.

Aerospace Engineers: $85,880
Anthropologists and Archeologists: $55,720
Biomedical Engineers: $71,750
Chemists: $71,690
Civil Engineers: $78,660
Environmental Scientists: $61,030

Getting Started

Get started by talking to a school counselor, Youth Apprenticeship Local Coordinator, or Regional Coordinator about how to apply and obtain career materials (plans of study). Contact DWD Youth Apprenticeship Staff for general or statewide program information.