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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.

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Sep 21

Achievers Fall 2026 College Tour - September

Part of the YMCA Achievers Program college tour series. All-day college tour for teens ages 13-18 (grades 8-12). The Achievers Program is a data-driven initiative that develops individual talents, enhances leadership skills, and prepares participants for life beyond high school. Features a teen-focused leadership curriculum from the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC.
YMCA of Greensboro
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9/21/26
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Sep 21

Big Ideas Mobile Skills Lab - Skilled Trades Career Exploration for Sophomores

Thanks to the generosity of the Toyota Wellspring Education Fund, the Big Ideas Mobile Learning Lab will be visiting PHS Sophomores on September 21st and 22nd. Each Sophomore will gain exposure to careers in skilled trades through hands-on activities and virtual reality experiences. The event spans two days (September 21 and 22, 2026). More info at the Big Ideas website.
Pontotoc High School
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9/21/26
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Sep 22

2026 FSI Semiconductor Education Day

One-day event designed for K-20 educators, administrators, deans, and guidance counselors eager to integrate semiconductors and STEM career exploration into their curriculum. Event runs 8:30 am to 3:30 pm ET.
Virtual
Free
9/22/26
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Sep 22

CHCCS College Fair

CHCCS College Fair held at 1709 High School Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Event runs from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Eastern Time.
Virtual
Free
9/22/26
Sourced: https://chccs.org/ 09-11-2026
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Sep 22

Girls in STEM Symposium - Discover and Explore Your Passion

Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation's Girls in STEM Symposium is a one day event designed to inspire and empower middle and high school girls (7th grade through 12th grade) to explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The 2026 event will feature a stronger focus on hands-on activities, streamlined speaker schedule with more Q&A time, expanded vendor and scientist displays, informational tables closer to pavilion area for meeting STEM professionals during breaks, and programming designed to maximize student engagement and discovery through small-group interactions and instructor-led demos.
Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation
Free
9/22/26
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Sep 22

MSEN Students Exposed to Future STEM Careers During Lenovo Field Trip

Lenovo's BLAST (Black Leaders Achieving Success in Technology) employee resource group hosted nearly 200 middle and high school students from the NC MSEN Pre-College Program for a day of tours, career conversations, and hands-on activities. Students came from Edgecombe County, Durham County, Halifax County, and Wake County Public Schools. Activities included touring Lenovo's Executive Briefing Center, learning about design thinking, educational boards, UX and accessibility, a STEAM rotation station, and hands-on work with microprocessors including connecting Arduino Pis to LED lights and laptops. The event was part of Lenovo's seventh Global Month of Service. Lenovo has donated over $40,000 to the MSEN program over three years.
Lenovo Morrisville Campus
Free event for M...
9/22/26
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Sep 22

MSEN Students Exposed to Future STEM Careers During Lenovo Field Trip

Lenovo's BLAST (Black Leaders Achieving Success in Technology) employee resource group hosted nearly 200 middle and high school students from MSEN (NC Math/Science Education Network Pre-College Program) at Lenovo's Morrisville, NC campus. Students were from Edgecombe County, Durham County, Halifax County, and Wake County Public Schools. Activities included tours of the Executive Briefing Center, learning about design thinking, educational boards, UX and accessibility, a STEAM rotation station, and hands-on work with Arduino Pis and LED lights. Students also participated in a career panel with Lenovo employees. The event was part of Lenovo's seventh Global Month of Service. Lenovo has donated over $40,000 to the MSEN program over three years.
Lenovo Morrisville Campus
Free for MSEN st...
9/22/26
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Sep 23

Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) Campus Tour

A campus tour of the Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) at Greenville Technical College, highlighting manufacturing technology programs and facilities.
Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI), Greenville Technical College
Free
9/23/26
Sourced: https://gvltec.edu/ 09-11-2026
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Sep 23

Technology Systems Academic Day – Tech Starts Here

Virtual information session. Explore ECU's Technology Systems Department and how it prepares students for high-demand careers through hands-on learning and industry-focused education. Learn about undergraduate majors in Industrial Technology, Information and Cybersecurity Technology, Design, Industrial Engineering Technology, and Distribution and Logistics. Includes discussion of career opportunities, transfer pathways, and how ECU can help you achieve your goals.
East Carolina University – College of Engineering and Technology
Free
9/23/26
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Sep 25

DMACC Explore Auto/Diesel Day Fall 2026

Participants will explore careers in Diesel, Automotive, and Auto Collision. Students will tour the DMACC Auto/Diesel Labs and talk to industry members through 5 interactive sessions. Transportation is the student's responsibility.
DMACC Ankeny Campus, Building 13
Free
9/25/26
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Sep 25

Get Connected - Jumpstart Your Job Search!

Learn more about Pennsylvania CareerLink's jobseeker resources such as: Staff Assisted Job Search, Personalized Career Counseling & Career Exploration, Access to Individual Grant-Funded Training Accounts, Various Workshop Opportunities. No appointment needed! PA CareerLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids available to individuals with disabilities upon request.
Phoenixville Library
Free
9/25/26
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Sep 25

NSU STEM Day for High School Students

NSU STEM Day runs from 8 a.m. to noon (CDT) on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Northwestern State University's main campus in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The event is designed for students in grades 9-12 interested in science, manufacturing technology, computer science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, engineering, and STEM-related careers (e.g., medical doctor, veterinarian, dentist, pharmacist, data analyst, environmental scientist, crime lab scientist, hospital lab clinician, factory manager). Students will interact with STEM faculty and students through hands-on science and technology demonstrations across five different 'tours' of four workshops each, in fields including engineering and manufacturing, wildlife and environmental science, veterinary science, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, physics, biomedical science, and microbiology. Students can learn about degree programs, events and organizations, scholarships, research facilities, and career opportunities. Individual registration is available at https://nsula.formstack.com/forms/nsustemday. High schools wishing to bring groups as a field trip should email dugasa@nsula.edu for group registration. Registrations into field-specific tours are on a first-submitted basis. More information: https://www.nsula.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/school-of-stem/
Northwestern State University - Main Campus
Free event for h...
9/25/26
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Sep 26

Automotive Technology Open House & Car Show

Explore OCC's Automotive Technology program, meet industry professionals, get a firsthand look at the hands-on work, and discover where a career in automotive technology could take you. Event runs 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (UTC 14:00-18:00).
Whitney Applied Technology Center, Onondaga Community College
Free
9/26/26
Sourced: https://sunyocc.edu/ 09-15-2026
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Sep 26

Beyond Hard Hats: Discover Green Construction Careers in VR

A 3-hour STEAM Workshop for 9th-12th graders exploring green construction careers using virtual reality. Students attend the entire 3-hour session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET). This workshop is part of CEISMC Expanded Learning Programs' fall lineup. Note: Listed as FULL at time of page capture.
Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons, Georgia Tech
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9/26/26
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Sep 26

Kids Building Minnesota 2026

Kids Building Minnesota 2026 is a free, interactive, and educational event for kids that celebrates the world of construction, engineering, and skilled trades. The event runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (CT). Activities include: getting up close and riding in real construction equipment, hands-on building activities, interactive STEM and trade exhibits, build projects to take home, interacting with industry professionals, and family-friendly learning for kids ages 4-12. Food is available for purchase. Sponsored in part by RCA: Proven Contractors Building Commercial Success.
Mall of America® East Lot
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9/26/26
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Sep 27

2026 CS Connected Learning Experience (CSCLE)

A 3-day learning experience exploring construction and hospitality/tourism industries in Penobscot County. Participants receive a $500 stipend. Space is limited. Businesses interested in participating should contact Morgen Leighton.
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9/27/26
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Sep 29

Prospective Student Event: "A Taste of Food Science"

Prospective student event for those curious about earning a Penn State degree in Food Science. Agenda: 8:15 a.m. Check-in; 8:30 a.m. Food Science Facility Tour (Microbiology, Chemistry, and Sensory Labs); 10:00 a.m. Overview of Academics; 11:00 a.m. For Students: Live Lab Experience / For Parents: Careers/Scholarship Discussion; 12:15 p.m. Lunch in Product Development Kitchen; 1:15 p.m. Current Student Panel; 2:15 p.m. Wrap-up. Join current students and professors to learn about classes, research opportunities, internships, careers, scholarships, alumni network, and more.
252 Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building
Free
9/29/26
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Sep 30

Computer Science & Software Engineering Academic Day – Code Your Future

Virtual information session exploring Computer Science and Software Engineering at East Carolina University. Learn how these programs prepare students for careers in software development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and more through hands-on projects and real-world experiences. Also covers admissions, transfer pathways, internships, and career opportunities. Questions answered by ECU faculty and staff.
East Carolina University – College of Engineering and Technology
Free
9/30/26
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Sep 30

LATC Senior Tech Days - September 30, 2026

LATC Senior Tech Days are open to students in grade 12. Students sit in on classes, step into the labs, and talk directly with instructors and current students. They also connect with Admissions to walk through next steps, financial aid, scholarships, housing. Lunch is included and parents or guardians are welcome to join. Students who attend will be entered to win a scholarship.
Lake Area Technical College
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9/30/26
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Sep 30

Senior Tech Day

Senior Tech Day at Lake Area Technical College, held at the Student Center from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. This is an event for high school seniors to explore programs and campus life at Lake Area Tech.
Student Center, Lake Area Technical College
Free
9/30/26
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Oct 1

ACE NH After-School Program 2026–2027

ACE Mentor Program of New Hampshire is a free after-school initiative for high school students. Students meet weekly from October through February (2:30–4:00 PM) with industry mentors from leading NH AEC firms to work on real-world design challenges. Activities include use of Revit software, field trips to active job sites, visits to Autodesk, and attendance at industry events. The program culminates in March with student team presentations to judges, government officials, and sponsors, with scholarships and trade school stipends awarded. Participating schools include Winnacunnet, Portsmouth High, and Manchester School of Technology. Student registration opens each September. Industry professionals from 70+ NH firms volunteer as mentors.
Participating NH Schools
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10/1/26
Sourced: https://acenewhampshire.org/ 09-15-2026
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Oct 2

Pre-Health Academic Day – Is there a Doctor in the House? (October 2, 2026)

Academic Day designed for students interested in pursuing a pre-health pathway at ECU. Includes an Admissions Information Session and walking tour of Main Campus, followed by a pre-health focused session exploring academic pathways, opportunities, and resources for students preparing for professional school. Covers pre-med, pre-dental, and other pre-professional fields. Runs 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
East Carolina University – Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences
Free
10/2/26
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Oct 2

VetAspire - Fall 2026: Friday, October 2

VetAspire is a one-day program enabling a select group of high school and undergraduate students to spend a day at MSU CVM. Sessions begin at 8:00am and end at 4:00pm (13:00-21:00 UTC). Up to 10 students are selected per session. Participants experience key components of the veterinary medicine profession, different career avenues, veterinary curriculum and classroom instruction, hands-on learning in laboratory/field/clinic settings, and interaction with multiple species of animals. An excuse is provided to those who attend since the program takes place during school hours. Program is specifically for high school sophomores to college seniors who are educationally, economically and/or socially disadvantaged.
MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Free program. Pr...
10/2/26
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Oct 7

AGC Construction Career Camp

The Associated General Contractors (AGC) Construction Career Camps promote careers in the construction industry. Open to students in grades 9-12. From welding to operating heavy machinery, from carpentry to civil engineering, students attending will explore the construction industry and get a hands-on experience for different construction industry career opportunities. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Lake Area Technical College
Free
10/7/26
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Oct 7

Construction Management Academic Day – Blueprint for Success

Virtual information session about ECU's Construction Management program. Learn how ECU prepares students for leadership careers in commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure construction through hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and internship opportunities. Also covers career pathways, transfer options, and what it takes to become a successful construction management professional.
East Carolina University – College of Engineering and Technology
Free
10/7/26
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