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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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25 Career Exploration Events Found

Jul 22

One-Day Health Careers Immersion Camp – King George High School

Students in grades 9 through 12 will discover health careers, earn certifications through hands-on activities, and collaborate with Rappahannock Community College to build a pathway to their chosen career. July 22, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at King George High School. Sponsored by Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, Mary Washington Healthcare, Westmoreland Economic Development, Westmoreland High School, Westmoreland Emergency Services, King George High School, King George Fire and Rescue, and Rappahannock Community College.
King George High School
Free
7/22/26
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Jul 24

Wild Boys Overnight Camp

Age: Boys entering 6th - 9th grade. Overnight camp from July 24-25. All-boys, overnight camp focused on survival skills in the wild! Offers boys hands-on activities, team-building, career exploration, and a chance to meet local natural resources professionals. Learn water purification, fire building, navigation, and more to see if you can survive in the wild.
Iowa Lakeside Lab
$50.00 - all mea...
7/24/26
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Jul 24

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. This event occurs on multiple dates: July 24, 2026; August 28, 2026; September 25, 2026; October 23, 2026.
Phoenixville Library
Free
7/24/26
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Jul 26

Career and Tech Ed Camp

Registration opens March 1, 2026. For ages 13-18. A hands-on camp introducing youth to high-demand skilled trade careers including carpentry, electricity, welding, small engines and others. Features professionals in skilled trade careers highlighting well-paying, in-demand jobs that don't require a four-year college degree. Camps begin with check-in at 4 p.m. Central time and end at 11 a.m. Central time. 4-H membership not required. Scholarships available for income eligible families.
Virtual
$375.00 - $375 t...
7/26/26
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Jul 26

EnQuest 2026 Overnight Camp

Engineering overnight summer camp for girls exiting 9th, 10th or 11th grade. Multi-day residential program including hands-on engineering projects with global impact, meeting engineers, exploring labs and classrooms, experiencing campus life, and discovering engineering careers. No prior engineering experience needed. Open to all qualified students regardless of sex or gender identity.
UW-Milwaukee College of Engineering & Applied Science
Free
7/26/26
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Jul 27

Explore Engineering High School Camp

Week-long camp July 27-30 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. introduces students to different engineering disciplines. Mornings spent on campus with NDSU faculty in labs, afternoons include engineering industry visits. Lunch included. Registration opens Spring 2026.
NDSU College of Engineering
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7/27/26
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Jul 27

Aviation Explorers Camp - Returning Campers (Level Two)

Advanced level of the free two-week Aviation Explorers Camp for returning campers. Features similar hands-on aviation activities including flight instruction, discovery flights, aerodynamics testing, engineering challenges, and career exploration. Camp runs Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET. Free transportation provided from National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Lunch, snacks, and transportation to activities included. Preference given to 8th-10th grade students during 2025-2026 school year who previously attended Level One camp.
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Free summer camp
7/27/26
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Jul 27

Girls in STEM Little Rock (Returning Participants)

Week-long summer day camp for girls ages 13-14. Held at the Museum of Discovery. Recommended for returning, older participants. Provides hands-on STEM activities led by female professionals.
Museum of Discovery
Free program
7/27/26
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Jul 27

Engineering Summer Camp - Track 3 (Rising 10th-12th Grade)

5-day engineering camp for rising 10th-12th graders with college preparation focus. Advanced engineering challenges, campus and lab tours, college application tips, and career exploration in cutting-edge fields like nanotechnology, autonomous vehicles, and organ transplantation. Daily schedule: 8:30am drop-off, 9am-12pm project work, 12pm-1pm lunch, 1pm-4pm more projects, 4pm pickup.
UIC Daley Library
$500.00 - Fee in...
7/27/26
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Jul 27

MEDscienceLAB Forensics - Session 8

A one-week, full-day forensics program where students become crime scene investigators, performing medical examinations, collecting and analyzing evidence, and interviewing witnesses. Learn lab techniques including DNA extraction, fingerprinting, cellular microscopy, PCR, gel electrophoresis, ELISA, and hair and fiber analysis. Program includes MEDchats with healthcare and research professionals to explore careers.
Harvard Medical School
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7/27/26
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Jul 27

DoD Cyber Institute - CyberSpark (Arlington Campus)

Do you like to solve puzzles, learn new things and want to make the world a safer place? Then CyberSpark is the place for you! It is estimated that a cyberattack takes place every 39 seconds. To help keep our computers and networks safe, we need more cybersecurity professionals. Through hands on activities led by Virginia Tech staff and faculty, rising 8th and 9th grade students will learn about the multiple facets of cybersecurity and possible careers. The field is growing rapidly, making it an in-demand and highly profitable career path. No previous experience needed. We welcome the participation of any student who has a potential interest in cybersecurity. Camp runs July 27-31, 2026. Applications close March 10, 2026, decisions emailed March 27, 2026.
Virginia Tech Research Center
Free
7/27/26
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Aug 3

Momentum - Summer Program

One-week program for rising freshman and sophomores in high school that allows students to explore an interdisciplinary program. This experience exposes early high school students to different career and major pathways. Runs August 3-7, 2026.
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Non-credit commu...
8/3/26
Sourced: https://wit.edu/precollege 02-10-2026
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Aug 3

Drone Academy - Beginner Drones (Ages 10-12)

At Drone Academy, campers will dive into the world of aviation through hands-on drone experiences. They'll learn essential drone safety, practice piloting skills, and explore real-world career paths for drone operators. Throughout the week, campers will engage in a variety of STEM activities using cutting-edge technologies. The camp will conclude with an exciting and competitive Drone Soccer Tournament. Camp hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. daily.
Montgomery County Community College, Pottstown Campus
$300.00 - Regist...
8/3/26
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Aug 3

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital Health Careers Immersion Camp

Students in grades 10 through 12 will explore various health career opportunities, gain certifications, and learn about volunteer opportunities. Lunch and scrubs provided. August 3-5, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration will open May 1st at 6pm. More information to come. Sponsored by RWRH, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, and Rappahannock Community College.
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
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8/3/26
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Aug 10

Drone Academy - Advanced Drones (Ages 13-15)

In this weeklong camp, participants will advance their aviation knowledge by building a drone from scratch and programming it for flight. Campers do not need to attend the beginner drone camp in order to attend the advanced camp. Campers will learn and practice drone safety, develop piloting skills, and explore potential careers in the drone industry. They will also learn coding through the use of diverse STEM technologies. The camp will conclude with a competitive Drone Soccer Tournament. Camp hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. daily.
Montgomery County Community College, Pottstown Campus
$350.00 - Regist...
8/10/26
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Aug 28

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
8/28/26
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Aug 30

Girls in STEM PJ Party Overnight Camp

Age: Girls entering 6th - 9th grade. Overnight camp from August 30 - August 31. Partnership with Lakeside, ISU Extension, and Dickinson County Conservation. All-girls overnight camp focused on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Girls will engage in hands-on activities, team-building challenges, and meet local women working in STEM fields.
Iowa Lakeside Lab
$50.00 - all mea...
8/30/26
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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 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 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.
Virtual
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9/27/26
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Oct 9

Tennessee STEAM Festival

The Tennessee STEAM Festival brings science, technology, engineering, art, and math to life at events all across the state during two weeks in October. Features hands-on workshops, immersive pop-ups, guided tours and staff-led demonstrations covering a variety of topics specific to local communities. Designed for learners of all ages to explore STEAM career opportunities in Tennessee.
Virtual
Free
10/9/26
Sourced: https://tnsteam.org/ 01-20-2026
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Oct 23

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
10/23/26
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Oct 24

Girls Exploring Tomorrow's Technology 2026

GETT (Girls Exploring Tomorrow's Technology) is an annual event for girls in grades 4-10 and their parents where they learn about career opportunities in a broad scope of STEM-related industries. The day is filled with exciting, enlightening, and experiential activities led by successful women in STEM fields. Explore hands-on interactive activities and discover new ways to connect your passions for science, technology, engineering, and math! GETT was founded in response to the underrepresentation of young women in STEM fields. Registration opens March 14, 2026. Pre-registration is required - no tickets will be sold at the door. Event duration: 4 hours (10 AM - 2 PM). Refunds available up to 7 days before event.
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Hall C
Free to $11.49
10/24/26
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Oct 26

Lights On Afterschool Science Fair at MOSI

Hands-on STEM activities and discussion of STEM career opportunities. Students' science projects judged by STEM professionals including representatives from Bright House Networks. Families participate in interactive science experiences at the museum.
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)
Free
10/26/26
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Jan 27

Health Science Travel Experience Information Session

Informational session about a unique Summer 2027 Health Science travel experience to Edinburgh and London for students interested in medicine, healthcare, forensics, and biomedical innovation. The program includes visits to historic medical institutions, anatomy history, medical museums, forensics workshops, Jack the Ripper investigation tour, medical schools, hospitals, surgical spaces, and cultural experiences. Parent or guardian must attend the session.
CATS
Free
1/27/27
Sourced: https://cats.issnc.org/ 01-16-2026
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