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SUMMARY:Careers in Stem and AI: Unlocking the Future for Your Teen
LOCATION:Eastside Branch\nEastside Branch
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DESCRIPTION:For teens ages 13 to 19 and their parents..\nhttps://wpl.libne
 t.info/event/13548162
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h3>About the Program</h3>\n<p>Explore Your F
 uture is a free event series designed to help students in grades 7 to 12 a
 nd their families explore career opportunities and the skills needed for s
 uccess.</p>\n<p>This session focuses on careers in Science\, Technology\, 
 Engineering\, Math (STEM)\, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Attendees wi
 ll learn about the exciting and in-demand fields driving the future of wor
 k.</p>\n<p>Join a diverse panel of STEM professionals in tech\, engineerin
 g\, and AI as they share their career paths\, discuss internship opportuni
 ties\, and offer insights into the job market and educational pathways.</p
 >\n<p>Parents and teens will gain valuable information on how to start a c
 areer in STEM and AI\, with a focus on scholarships\, internships\, and lo
 cal resources to support youth in these fields.</p>\n<p>The event will als
 o feature resource tables where families can connect with local profession
 als\, mentorship opportunities\, and educational programs. Don&rsquo\;t mi
 ss this chance to explore the growing world of STEM and AI and help your t
 een take the next step in their future!</p>\n<p>Presented in partnership w
 ith <a href="https://www.bepwr.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Busines
 s and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region</a>.</p>\n<h4>Speakers</h4>
 \n<p><strong>Pejman Salehi\, Ph.D.</strong>\, Executive Dean\, School of A
 pplied Computer Science and Information\, Conestoga College<br /><strong>L
 eila Stevens</strong>\, Program Specialist\, Communitech<br /><strong>Fran
 cis Coral Mellon</strong>\, Founder\, Soundscape.io / Uprise / Neolific<br
  /><strong>Ayoola Gbade-Bello</strong>\,&nbsp\;Founder\, Kintrace / MBET a
 t the University of Waterloo</p>\n<hr />\n<p><strong>Photography Notice:</
 strong> Please note that photographs and videos may be taken at this event
  and may be broadcast\, reproduced\, and/or made available in print or onl
 ine. For individual or small group photos\, staff will make attendees awar
 e of their presence and will ask permission before taking photos.</p>\n<p>
 For larger public events\, please note that by attending\, you are consent
 ing to the use of your appearance\, image\, and voice in print or digital 
 productions created by the Waterloo Public Library for promotional use onl
 y. Please speak to library staff at the event if you&rsquo\;d like to be e
 xcluded from any photo/video.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><strong>Programmer: Nancy</st
 rong></p>\nhttps://wpl.libnet.info/event/13548162
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