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More than 1,000 ninth graders from Northern California will attend the 12th annual Planting Seeds of Opportunity STEM Career Day on Nov. 21 at the Shasta District Fair and Event Center in Anderson, the Shasta County Office of Education announced.
The career day aims to encourage students to explore career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. This year, the focus will be on medical technologies.
Students invited to attend will have the opportunity to hear presentations from professionals working in STEM fields. They will also receive advice about educational paths to STEM careers and interact with professionals and college students. The event will feature engaging STEM activities designed to inspire students to pursue careers in these fields.
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Keynote speakers for the event include Cynthia Daley from the Center for Regenerative Agriculture at Chico State University and Jared Dunaham, a graduate of Trinity High School who works at Beneficial Insectary.
The schedule for the day includes a keynote address from 9:40 to 10:15 a.m., followed by three sessions throughout the morning and early afternoon. Lunch will be served from 11:35 a.m. to 12:10 p.m., during which time helicopters will land and a DJ will provide music. The event will conclude with a closing address from 12:50 to 1:25 p.m.
While not open to the public, the event is expected to draw participation from dozens of businesses and colleges, providing students with a broad perspective on the various career paths available in STEM fields. Organizers hope that the event will inspire students to consider pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, which are critical areas for future workforce development, SCOE said.
For more information about the event, visit stemcareerday.com/2025-stem-career-day.
(This story was updated with new information.)
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