Monthly Live • Free to Attend

Real STEM Stories.

Real Conversations.

Real Impact.

STEM Career Chat is a live, virtual series connecting students, career changers, and early professionals with leaders across science, technology, engineering, and math. No fluff—just honest career talk, practical tips, and a clear path forward.

  • Last Fridays Monthly
  • 6:00PM - 7:00PM EST
  • Live on Zoom / Meet
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STEM Journey Talk

  • Friday, August 29, 2025

A story-driven conversation with two featured STEM students about their path, lessons learned, and advice.

A story-driven conversation with two featured STEM professionals about their path, lessons learned, and advice.

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  • Replay link emailed to registrants

Upcoming Sessions

Each month features a different STEM professional sharing their personal story—varied fields, roles, and routes.

September 2025

STEM Journey Talk

October 2025

STEM Journey Talk

November 2025

STEM Journey Talk

Featured Speaker — Data/AI

How It Works

  • 45–60 minute live session centered on two speaker’s personal STEM story + audience Q&A
  • No fixed monthly theme—each talk is unique to the speaker’s journey
  • Hosted on Zoom/Google Meet; links emailed to registrants
  • Replays shared with the email list; highlights posted on LinkedIn/Instagram
  • Speaker perks: certificate, social spotlight, website feature, priority for paid gigs

What You’ll Learn

  • Real career paths
  • Honest journeys: pivots, failures, wins.
  • Canadian context
  • Hiring cycles, networking, certifications.
  • Break-in tactics
  • Resumes, portfolios, outreach, interviews.
  • Growth playbooks
  • Mentors, projects, thought leadership.

Get reminders + replays

Join the list and we’ll send the next session link, monthly highlights, and replay access.

career spotlight

What attendees say

  • “Short, practical, and motivating. I landed an informational interview the week after.”
  • “Loved the honest talk about setbacks. It felt like a mentor in my ear.”

Featured Speakers

A few of the leaders who’ve shared their time and wisdom.

 

Apply to be a Speaker

Share your journey and insights. We’ll feature you on our socials, website, and send a certificate of appreciation.


Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free?

Yes. Attendance is free. Replays are also free for those on the email list.

Students, recent grads, early-career professionals, and career changers exploring STEM roles—especially in Canada, but open globally.

We curate for field diversity, practical insights, and inclusive representation. We’ll follow up by email if your topic aligns with an upcoming session.

Yes—schools, nonprofits, and companies can co-host or sponsor themed chats. Use the form above or contact us.