Career Exploration
Aviation student Madeline talks with Madison Shinaberry, an aviation mechanic, to learn what a day in the life of an aviation mechanic is like, the different education and certification requirements, and how a trip to an aviation museum changed her life.
Madeline Steffe, an aviation student at Eastern Michigan University, talks with pilots Lindsey Jorgensen and Katherine Haas to learn all about what it takes to make it as an airline pilot. She’ll learn about the day to day life of a pilot and even get a chance to go through a pre-flight check!
Dhara Patel, an aviation student at Eastern Michigan University, meets with two women working in Airline Operations to learn about how they juggle their many responsibilities, the skills required to work in their field, and why their jobs are so exciting.
Dhara Patel, an aviation student at Eastern Michigan University, meets with Tari Skousen, a recruit for the cargo airline USA Jet. Learn about the first step toward a career as a pilot, how pilot certifications work, and what other careers there are in aviation.
Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children’s toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.
How do connected vehicles talk to each other anyways? Elise Feldpausch, MDOT connected vehicle specialist, takes you on an adventure discussing the safety benefits of CAV and why MDOT is involved in the CAV game in the first place.
Paige goes On the Job learning about electric vehicles and what a career as an electrician installing and servicing EV Charging Stations is like.
Kayden goes On the Job at May Mobility to learn about emerging careers in the field of autonomous vehicles.
Ben went from studying landscape architecture to becoming an electric vehicle technician who is passionate about climate change. Find out how he integrates the two studies in his field!
Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
Healthcare relates to planning, managing, and providing therapeutic and wellness services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.
Carrie Eaton is a Paleontologist and Museum Curator.
Dr. Eva Feldman is an Neurologist that studies the human brain to treat patients.
Amy Greene is a Nature Center Director, her job allows her to help the community connect with nature.
Dr. Loren Babcock is a geologist and professor.
Bob Delaney is a geologist who travels and continues to pursue his interest in science.
Jason Fischer is a Fish Biologist who helps conserve species that he’s extremely passionate about.
Eleanor Kirtley is an environmental program manager that helps the enhancement of environmental performance.
Dr. Nyeema Harris is an ecology lab director that travels the world to study animals.
Dr. Karen Murchie is the Director of Freshwater Research.
Austin Happel is a research biologist who studies the life of species.
John O’Shea is an archeologist of shipwrecks.
Ashley Lemke is an archeologist that travels and uncovers artifacts.
Paul Shuert is an aquarium curator at The Belle Isle Aquarium.
Amanda Murray is an aquarist at Belle Isle Aquarium.
Ken Rosenberg is an applied conservation scientist who loves working with birds and shares his passion with others.
Mark Vassallo is an Amphibian Researcher at the Detroit Zoo.
Elle Simone Scott is an executive editor, food stylist, and chef for America’s Test Kitchen.
In this episode of Career Chat we speak to Citywide Poets Coordinator Justin Rogers.
In this episode of Career Chat, we speak with Producer and Founder of The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers, Satori Shakoor.
In this episode of Career Chat, we speak to West Bloomfield Fire Chief Gregory Flynn.
Jeh Johnson is a lawyer and public servant who served as the United States Secretary of Homeland Security from 2013 to 2017 under President Barack Obama.
Justin Rogers, Youth Program Coordinator of InsideOut Literary Arts.
In this episode of Career Chat, we speak to Radio Host Cecilia Sharpe.
In this episode of Career Chat, we speak to Radio Host Dave Wagner.
Vice President of Footwear Operations at Pingree Detroit, Nathaniel Croft II creates handmade footwear using recycled leather from Detroit’s auto industry.
Catherine Kelly is Executive Director of a nonprofit community news, information and engagement media service called BridgeDetroit.
John Sloan III is Founding CEO of GhostLight Creative Productions.
Jarret Schlaff is CEO and Co-Founder of a worker-owned design and manufacturer cooperative called Pingree Detroit.
Na’Zir McFadden is the newly appointed Assistant Conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Mark Erndt is Vice President of premium assembly solutions provider, HA Industries.
Victoria Wittig is an environmental program specialist.
Meet early childhood professionals from Oakland Great Start Collaborative.
Construction relates to the design, planning, management, building, and maintenance of structures.
The Michigan Council of Carpenters and Millwrights trade union is finishing their new training center on what was an empty field in the Tuxedo neighborhood on Detroit’s west side. Part of the union’s mission is to train more Detroiters to join the trades. This summer, they started a boot camp so high school students can learn what it’s like to become a carpenter.
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics relates to the planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water and related professional support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.
Plan, direct, or coordinate purchasing, warehousing, distribution, forecasting, customer service, or planning services. Manage logistics personnel and logistics systems and direct daily operations.
Dynamic message signs, roadway weather information systems, and closed-circuit televisions are some of the devices that are helping to make our roads smarter. Shandre Huff will talk to you about these and more devices on Michigan roadways and how they are helping you get to your destination safer and more efficiently.
Kayden goes On the Job with the Eastern Michigan University School of Nursing to learn about careers in this demanding and in-demand field.
Paige goes On the Job at Heartfelt Impressions Learning to talk with Rhonda Meyers about what it is like to work in early childhood education.
Learn how STEM education can help open the door to a world of interesting, high paying, and sought after careers with the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program, DAPCEP.
Sam goes On the Job with Roman Golshteyn, an IT professional and entrepreneur to learn about cyber security, what a job in IT looks like, and tips on how to kick start a career as an IT professional.
Paige goes On the Job at Heartfelt Impressions Learning to talk with Rhonda Meyers about what it is like to work in early childhood education.
Kayden goes On the Job with Mark Ralko at Inclusively Fit, a gym specializing in fitness, exercise, and training for people with special needs.
Sam goes On the Job with Voxeljet, an industrial manufacturing company utilizing the latest in 3D printing technology. Learn about how 3D printing is changing the way products are designed and made.
Brooke goes On the Job with the Department of Public Works in Ferndale, Michigan to learn all about how working in your community is a fulfilling and varied career.
Brooke goes On the Job with Motor City Electric to learn about careers in the electrical trades. Learn how to build out an electrical box, and how to to enter this highly sought after career.
Caleb goes On the Job with Operating Engineers Local 324 to find out all about what it is like creating and maintaining our roadways.
Children do an incredible amount of learning in the first five years of their lives — and early childhood professionals help them along the way. Tens of thousands of jobs in early childhood are open each year. Learn about careers in early childhood education in The Career Center.
Laura is a nurse navigator, supporting families and children with health related concerns, questions, and resources.
Ebony Wynn is an assistant teacher, supporting the primary teacher at all levels.
Troy Burns is a center support at the Marygrove location of Starfish Family Services, going into classrooms and helping out with curriculum, lesson plans, and whatever is needed.
Tamara Abdurrahman is center support at Mary Grove Early Education Center helping with children in the classroom.
Marcus Holmes is a fatherhood and family engagement specialist for Focus, Hope, Early Learning and Youth Development
Kyleen Black is a family service guide, breaking barriers for the families she serves.
Jordan Ervin is an education disability manager at Focus Hope Early Learning.
Erica Colón is a child development specialist and head teacher at a laboratory preschool at Michigan State University.
The new, joint initiative between the Michigan Learning Channel and One Detroit seeks to demystify the world of work, sharing a broad spectrum of career possibilities and resources.
Meet with Janice David to learn about her career as a program leader of digital experience at Domino’s Pizza.
Meet with Elizabeth Bairactaris to learn about her career as a manager in strategic projects for supply chain at Domino’s Pizza.
Nebila Abdulmelik, a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on storytelling. She finds it very rewarding to make a living on her own terms and work on projects that speak to her creativity and values. Nebila says kids should consider storytelling because it’s a powerful tool that can help connect us with the past, with others and with ourselves. Grades: 6th Grade - 9th - 12th Grade
Sarah Finch, Ph.D, is an Associate Professor of Biology and Biotechnology atSinclair Community College in Dayton, OH. Sarah graduated from Miami University in Oxford, OH with a degree in Microbiology and a Medical Sociology minor. She received numerous awards for her undergraduate research in genetics there. Sarah continued her education at the University of Georgia where she earned her Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics by studying the protein involved in spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic disease that strikes mostly children.
Nebila Abdulmelik, a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on storytelling. She finds it very rewarding to make a living on her own terms and work on projects that speak to her creativity and values. Nebila says kids should consider storytelling because it’s a powerful tool that can help connect us with the past, with others and with ourselves. Grades: 4th Grade - 9th - 12th Grade
Nebila Abdulmelik is a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on storytelling. Nebila says kids should consider storytelling because it’s a powerful tool that can help connect us with the past, with others and with ourselves. Grades: 4th Grade - 9th - 12th Grade
Nebila Abdulmelik is a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on storytelling. Nebila says kids should consider storytelling because it’s a powerful tool that can help connect us with the past, with others and with ourselves. Grades: 4th Grade - 9th - 12th Grade
Dancers and choreographers use dance performances to express ideas and stories. There are many types of dance, such as ballet, tango, modern dance, tap, and jazz. Grades: 4th Grade - 9th - 12th Grade
Reporters, correspondents, and broadcast news analysts inform the public about news and events happening internationally, nationally, and locally. They report the news for newspapers, magazines, websites, television, and radio. Grades: 4th Grade - 9th - 12th Grade
Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Astronaut, describes what it’s like working with Russian cosmonauts on the International Space Station. Grades: 4th Grade - 9th - 12th Grade
Boys and girls get different levels of encouragement when it comes to STEM. Let’s close the imagination gap so that all learners can pursue their interests. Grades: 4th Grade - 9th - 12th Grade
Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Astronaut, describes preparing for and experiencing her first space walk. Grades: 4th Grade - 9th - 12th Grade
Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Astronaut, describes how she discovered that she wanted to be an astronaut. She compares the excitement of “launch” versus “landing” and describes the thrill of being your own “satellite” during her three space walks. Grades: 4th Grade - 9th - 12th Grade
Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Astronaut, compares the excitement of “launch” versus “landing”.
Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Astronaut, her connection to American Sign Language and why she decided to be the first person to sign on the International Space Station. Grades: 4th Grade - 9th - 12th Grade
An astronaut is a person trained to travel and work in space. Astronauts will continue to work aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and will also fly NASA’s new Orion deep space exploration vehicle. Orion will carry the crew to space, provide emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during the space travel, and provide safe re-entry from deep space return velocities. Grades: 4th Grade - 9th - 12th Grade
Scott Cornell is the Director of Engineering for Genesis Rescue. He is a mechanical engineer who works to design and manufacture precision tools that are used in the rescue industry. These extrication tools require immense precision. These rescue tools are used by rescue workers all around the world!
Cara is the Innovation and Maker Manager at Spark Place. This innovative maker space is part of the Greene County Public Library system and provides the community with access to modern technology that allows patrons to make amazing things at their public library. Cara developed the space with innovation in mind! Spark Place is visited by thousands of people each year!
Chef Anthony T. Head, also known as The People’s Chef, is the owner and head Chef for Chicken Heads in Dayton, Ohio. Chef Anthony is not only a chef, but is an instructor who works with culinary students to learn the ins and outs of being an amazing chef! Chef’s love and passion for STEM in the kitchen is evident as he uses it every day to experiment and make delicious food for his community!
Rebecca Jaramillo is the Director of the Glen Helen Raptor Center in Yellow Springs, OH. She works to train and rehabilitate injured birds in hopes to release them back into the wild. Rebecca provides educational outreach to schools and the community to help them better understand how we can help birds in our ecosystem!
Sasha Williams, 14 year old coder, encourages girls to pursue coding and careers in tech. She is also an actor, dancer, and singer. STEM + Arts = STEAM.
Learn about cybersecurity from three women who work in this exciting field. Liz Beattie, cybersecurity expert at Dominos, tells us what it is all about. CK teaches us how to stay safe online. And Loretta Sanford talks about her career path to one of the largest cybersecurity companies in the world.
Meet with a data analyst at La-Z-Boy to learn how her work helps to bring comfy chairs to your home. Learn about how 3D printing is the future of manufacturing from the Girls Engineering Academy. And meet two women at Promess Inc. who found their dream jobs in manufacturing.
Janellyn’s knowledge about space blasts off with NASA astronaut Jessica Meir! Jessica launches into her experience of what it’s like to be in outer space, including being a part of the first all-female spacewalk. Janellyn learns how Jessica’s love of biology led to her passion to become an astronaut with NASA.
Genesis is ‘over-the-moon’ to learn about astronomy with Jillian Bellovary! Jillian explains to Genesis what black holes are, how they form, and how she studies them using computer simulations.
Learn about the art and artistic process of Nabeela Najjar, a costume and fashion designer located in Detroit, Michigan. Her work is inspired by dreams and nature to convey a conceptual message based on moments that have affected her life, the outcome of which can be mystical, ethereal, and otherworldly.
Curious about coding? Meet Kinsley, a software engineer at Facebook. Curious about coding? Meet Kinsley, a software engineer at Facebook.
Watch STEM Activist Violeta García share why girls should consider a career in STEM. Watch STEM Activist Violeta García share why girls should consider a career in STEM.
Watch STEM Activist Violeta García share why girls should consider a career in STEM. Watch STEM Activist Violeta García share why girls should consider a career in STEM.
Veterinarian Marcia Backstrom shares her best life advice. Veterinarian Marcia Backstrom shares her best life advice.
Watch Violeta Garcia, Ph.D., STEM Activist and founder of STEM Learning By Design, share how her family fled El Salvador to America when she was a young child and how she started her life in America without knowing any English. Watch Violeta Garcia, Ph.D., STEM Activist and founder of STEM Learning By Design, share how her family fled El Salvador to America when she was a young child and how she started her life in America without knowing any English. She is a big believer in STEM careers because they pay well and will help to solve some of the world’s biggest problems of the future. She gets inspiration from a famous Mexican proverb, “they tried to bury us but they didn’t know we were seeds.”
Watch Marcia Backstrom, DVM, veterinarian and senior clinician at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Ann Arbor, Michigan, describe her typical day as an emergency care doctor. Watch Marcia Backstrom, DVM, veterinarian and senior clinician at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Ann Arbor, Michigan, describe her typical day as an emergency care doctor. She has two dogs and chose her career because it combined her love of animals with an interest in medicine. The most rewarding part of her job is not only helping her patients, but also experiencing the gratitude of the owners for taking such good care of their family members. She suggests volunteering at a local shelter, if girls would like experience caring for animals.
Veterinarian Marcia Backstrom shares valuable career guidance and life advice. Veterinarian Marcia Backstrom shares valuable career guidance and life advice.
Find out about Robotics Engineering and the careers you can have in the field. Find out about Robotics Engineering and the careers you can have in the field.
Watch Marcia Backstrom, DVM, veterinarian and senior clinician at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Ann Arbor, Michigan, describe her typical day as an emergency care doctor. Watch Marcia Backstrom, DVM, veterinarian and senior clinician at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Ann Arbor, Michigan, describe her typical day as an emergency care doctor. She has two dogs and chose her career because it combined her love of animals with an interest in medicine. The most rewarding part of her job is not only helping her patients, but also experiencing the gratitude of the owners for taking such good care of their family members. She suggests volunteering at a local shelter, if girls would like experience caring for animals.
Genesis predicts a career in meteorology with Emily Wahls! Genesis stops by a TV station to explore the science of forecasting the weather as a meteorologist. She learns how weather models are used to predict the weather and has some fun with the green screen!
Genesis dives into exploring marine archaeology with Melanie Damour! Melanie explains what it’s like to scuba dive to historic shipwrecks to study ancient artifacts and bring history back to the surface.
Genesis makes some waves learning about chemical oceanography with Dr. Ashanti Johnson! Dr. Johnson explains the different fields of oceanography, and how studying different chemicals in run-off affect water and water flow.
Janellyn invests in learning about climate change with Marilyn Waite! Marilyn explains to Janellyn how she works with corporations to finance climate change efforts. Marilyn stresses the importance of helping prevent climate change as an individual, from taking public buses to opening a climate-friendly bank account.
Now residing in Detroit, James was born in Flint, Michigan, and recalls one of his earliest childhood memories of attending career day in the second grade as an artist. Since that moment, he has worked tirelessly to evolve in his destiny.
Learn about the art and artistic process of Desiree Kelly, an award-winning artist and a native to Detroit, Michigan. Her portraits of public icons are historically immersive and reflect on the narrative of her subjects by including artifacts and phrases within each piece. She is known for her distinctive mixture of street art and traditional oil technique.
Learn about the art and artistic process of Kayla Powers, a weaver and natural dyer living and working in Detroit, Michigan. Her work is focused on local, natural color derived from plants foraged from and cultivated in the city. Preservation of the traditional crafts of weaving and dyeing are at the heart of Kayla’s work. She is inspired by the limitations of a seasonal palette and the utilitarian nature of woven cloth.
Architectural Designer Tiffany Brown “builds” Janellyn’s knowledge about architecture! Janellyn learns the science and art that goes into the process of creating and constructing buildings in downtown Detroit.
Veterinarians care for the health of animals and work to improve public health. They diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals. Veterinarians care for the health of animals and work to improve public health. They diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals.
Fiat Chrysler Automotive’s auto-design color and materials director LaShirl Turner shows Janellyn the science and art behind using various colors and materials for automobiles. Together they compare and contrast different materials in the FCA Design Dome, and Janellyn even gets to take a test drive!
Working in many media and styles, drawing is at the center of his work. His artwork draws on the tension between the mundane activities of everyday life and his political sensibilities, between his young life in village India and the world of fine art. He is fascinated by the intersection of the personal and the political, presence and absence, the domestic and the public.
Janellyn gets a bird’s eye view of ornithology from expert Pam Rasmussen! Ornithologist Pam Rasmussen explains the science behind the study of birds. Pam and Janellyn spend the day bird watching using all different kinds of equipment including binoculars, cameras, and listening devices! Janellyn also gets a tour of bird exhibits at the Michigan State University Museum.
Dive into a paramedic’s career and find out how this Helper assists in emergency situations. Dive into a paramedic’s career and find out how this Helper assists in emergency situations.
