Career Pathway Ambassadors

"What do you want to be when you grow up?"


Almost every child is asked this question before they make it to first grade. While most young children do not necessarily understand the world of career choices open to them, it is still essential to introduce K-12 students to STEM careers early to inspire and motivate them to pursue these fields. When it comes to introducing students to STEM careers, the earlier, the better!


Georgia Life Sciences matches industry professionals from life science companies with local K-12 science classrooms to share their career experiences and how scientific knowledge is applied in their business.


This program is a unique opportunity for students to learn about the wide array of career paths they can pursue in the STEM fields. Through just one classroom visit you can leave a lasting impact that starts with “what do you want to be when you grow up?”

Activity 1: Career Talk

Students will have an opportunity to directly interact with career professionals through Q&A and guided exercises to expose them to careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to foster a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.

Activity 2: Laboratory Experience

Students will be exposed to industry standard laboratory techniques either at your facility or in hands-on classroom simulation.

"All students, not just those destined for a scientific, technical, or health-related career, can benefit from the skills that science education can provide—such as critical thinking, data analysis, working in teams, and oral and written communication.


The need for life sciences professionals to share their unique skills and understanding with students has never been more pressing.”

The Department of Labor reports that more than 65% of today's students will grow up having careers that do not exist yet. According to recent research by Perdue University (Early Exposure to STEM and Its Impact on the Future of Work), exposing kids to STEM in elementary school -- specifically between the first and third grade -- provides students with the foundation necessary to fulfill an increased number of STEM-related careers.