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STEMM-Up is a free program to help Michigan jobseekers with disabilities prepare for careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM). It includes skill-building, onsite work experience, coaching, and job shadowing to help qualified candidates find a new job or grow in their current one.
Whether you are a jobseeker looking for a better career, or a business struggling to fill open positions, we’re here to help.
STEMM stands for science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine. STEMM training can help people prepare for a job in any of these fields.
Generally, STEMM jobs pay very well and are in high demand. That’s for two reasons. First, STEMM fields are growing quickly. Second, there are not many qualified candidates. STEMM training can help people find jobs and businesses fill positions.
Many STEMM jobs require a bachelor’s degree or more, however, you can also get a lot of STEMM jobs with an associate’s degree or just the right training.
The important thing to remember is that STEMM is a huge category. STEMM-Up can help people with many different interests, or businesses in many different fields.
Want to see more jobs in STEMM? Check out the list on O*NET OnLine.
STEMM-Up is a free training program to help people with disabilities find jobs in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM). It includes online training, coaching, job shadowing, and internships.
STEMM-Up is a self-paced training program designed to fit your needs and schedule. Once you sign up, you will meet your Career Pathway Coordinator. They will help you throughout the process. Together, the two of you will come up with your program.
Your program is a set of online trainings and in-person activities that will help you build skills and find STEMM jobs you might like. These trainings teach things like:
You can also meet in-person for mentoring, career planning, and practicing for interviews.
During and after your training, you also have the chance to explore real workplaces. You might:
We want to help as many people as possible find new or better jobs in STEMM. To join STEMM-Up, you only need to:
Not sure if you’re eligible to work with MRS? Just call or email and we can help you find out!
Or call 269-489-8929
We can help with every part of your job search:
By partnering with STEMM-Up, you can create an accessible workplace, find job-ready candidates for open positions, and support people with disabilities in your community. Businesses can support jobseekers at every stage of the process, from helping them decide on a career path, to hiring jobseekers that have completed the program.
When you work with STEMM-Up, you’re also connected to free services to support your business from MRS. The MRS Business Network Division can help all your employees thrive, regardless of their needs and skillsets. That makes it easier for you to recruit, train, and retain qualified individuals, saving you time and money.
The support starts with a free workplace review to find out the best ways to help you and your employees. From there, we’ll design a personalized plan that fits your needs. We can help you:
These are just some of the ways STEMM-Up and MRS can help your business.
STEMM-Up works with a wide range of organizations. Your company could be a good partner for STEMM-Up if you:
Or call 269-489-8929
There are multiple ways your business can participate in STEMM-Up. Choose the level that’s right for you:
Whatever you choose, you’ll still get accessibility support and the chance to hire jobseekers.
You're invited to STEMM-Up Informational Sessions for Businesses. The Informational Sessions are free webinars that are designed for businesses to gain insights on the program and ask questions.
Register for November 7, 2024 at 1 - 2 p.m. EST information session
To support the goals of the program, STEMM-Up received a $15 million grant from the Disability Innovation Fund. In 2022, the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) shifted its focus to helping people with disabilities find competitive employment.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity was one of 15 state agencies to receive a grant. You can learn more about our project and the other grantees on the Rehabilitation Services Administration website.
This grant is supported 100% by the Department of Education. This grant has been awarded to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to the amount of $15,825,520 for the project period of October 1, 2021-September 30, 2026. The contents of this project were developed under grant H421C210010 from the Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. §§ 1221e-3 and 3474)