• College students (primary audience)

• High school juniors and seniors

• Universities and career services departments

• Professionals, employers, and community leaders

• Virtual (Zoom)

• Fridays | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

• 3–4 professional panelists + moderator

• Live student Q&A

• Giveaways included in select sessions

• Student registration required

• Runs throughout the academic year (September – April)

• 12–16 sessions annually

• Each session highlights a specific career pathway

• Professionals represent corporate, entrepreneurial, nonprofit, and community sectors

Many students pursue career pathways without ever meeting someone working in the field. So You Want to Be… addresses this gap by providing access, exposure, and honest dialogue especially for students who may lack professional networks or mentorship.

Rather than offering scripted or idealized answers, the program prioritizes authentic storytelling, transparent feedback, and practical advice students can use to guide their decisions.

• Opportunities to ask real-time questions

• Exposure to multiple perspectives within a career field

• Sessions recorded and archived on the organization’s YouTube channel

• Short clips created for continued learning and review

• Access to professionals willing to support students beyond the session

• Increased career awareness and clarity

• Improved student confidence in career decision-making

• Expanded professional exposure and networking opportunities

• Stronger alignment between education and workforce readiness

• Enhanced student engagement with career development resourc

• Students: Register to attend upcoming sessions

• Professionals: Volunteer as a panelist or mentor

• Institutions: Partner with STS to expand career exploration programming

So You Want to Be Career Exploration Series is designed to serve as a scalable extension of university career services, particularly benefiting institutions with limited staffing or resources. STS handles program coordination, professional engagement, and content delivery. This allows partners to offer high-impact career programming with minimal administrative burden.