Future-Ready STEM Assessment

Classroom-to-Career STEM Checklist: Instructions

Get a clearer picture of where your program currently stands. Our quick assessment will help you pinpoint your strengths and uncover your next steps.

Check the box if this is true for your school, program, or classroom:

Technology & Tools

Students have access to robotics or automation tools

Coding is taught beyond one-time units or apps

3D design or printing is introduced by the time students enter middle school

Students use digital tools to prototype or solve real problems

Curriculum & Career Connections

STEM is connected to career pathways (e.g., med tech, energy, AI)

Lessons emphasize problem-solving and systems thinking

Students work on open-ended challenges, not just worksheets

Programs include connections to local industry or mentors

Support for Educators

Teachers have access to STEM-specific PD or training

STEM curriculum is aligned to state standards

Instructional time is set aside for hands-on projects

Teachers feel confident using emerging technologies