The program aims to motivate students’ interest in continuing higher education to advance their career
prospects, to reduce dropout rates, and to introduce students to the professional work environment, all
the while developing important occupational knowledge and skills so that students will gain the
experience which enables them to choose whether to pursue a career or further studies at the
vocational and university levels.
Thus, the Chevron Enjoy Science Phase II project has initiated the STEM Career Academies program in
Thailand for the purpose of preparing target groups for the world of work, through the
creation of small learning communities within secondary schools with curriculum framework focusing on
health, technology, agriculture, and teaching professions.
Provide professional development for teachers and school administrators in managing STEM education according to the STEM Career Academies model to develop knowledge and skills related to career paths.
Evaluate the project performance on a continual basis in order to adjust the operational guidelines for maximum efficiency.
Evaluate the project performance on a continual basis in order to adjust the operational guidelines for maximum efficiency.
Create sustainability by mobilizing resources from partners network to further expand the STEM Career Academies program.
Student from low-income families who are at risk to dropping out of schools due to lack of motivation to study or having obligations to assist in providing family income.
Medium-sized secondary schools, in which the school administrators are determined and ready to allocate resources for the educational management of careers, with the intention to change the way education is developed to enhance life skills and vocational skills for students.
People of working-age that may lack opportunities but possess the willingness to increase skills in STEM-related careers.
Organize inspirational activities to select interested students who have basic characteristics suitable for the careers.
Cooperate with agencies, institutions, foundations, universities, or professional training institutions, in jointly setting project goals and mobilizing resources from the network of partners.
Develop teaching curriculum in collaboration with educational institutions and develop the capacity of curriculum supervisors.
Publicize and motivate parents and communities to see the importance of the program so they may support it.
Encourage learners to take professional skills certification examination to obtain supporting document that certifies their qualifications for future employment or further study at a higher level.
Organize careers mentorship volunteer program, in which professionals from the industry are invited as volunteers to share professional experiences and to train professional skills to participating students to prepare them for prospective careers or further studies.
Study the results of the project implementation to be presented in academic and educational policy forums as well as public policy forums.
Provide career guidance and trainings for job applications and interviews, and establish employment networks linking students to employers and stable career opportunities.