Women in STEM


 Women make up only 28% of the workforce in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM),

and men vastly outnumber women majoring in most STEM  fields in college. The gender gaps are particularly high

in some of the fastest-growing and highest-paid jobs of the future, like computer science and engineering.


 See Yourself in Me – Videos and classroom materials highlight incredible opportunities for Women in STEM!

Career Connect NW  has been a leader in creating initiatives for encouraging opportunities for women in STEM fields.


The Spotlight on Women in STEM features a series of inspiring videos along with interactive classroom materials that are designed to showcase the tremendous opportunities for women in four of our highest demand, living wage industries in Northwest Washington – IT, Medical, Engineering and Construction. 


This 34-minute, highly engaging video captures the power of Women in STEM in our community and highlights career professionals, post-secondary and K-12 students pursuing high demand STEM jobs, and programs of study available at the region’s higher education institutions and apprenticeship programs.


Click here to watch the full documentary. Download the Viewing Guide below.


There are four shorter videos in this program. The videos below highlight four high demand opportunities for women -  Technology, Health Care, Engineering/Advanced Manufacturing, and Construction. 


The target audience is young women in middle and high school just starting to discover their interests.


To facilitate use of these videos in the classroom, interactive curriculum has been developed to create a turnkey package for educators to incorporate into their lesson plans. The videos and teaching materials were produced by Career Connect NW.

Spotlight: Women in Technology

Women in STEM - Meet Gracie, Abigayle and Ashlyn

Three young women at different stages in their journey working in technology share how it is a field that is accessible to everyone.  They share how it's never too late to start in the industry and that it is a "superpower" that impacts every other field imaginable, from health care to the environment. Featuring engaging conversations with Gracie Ermi, Research Software Engineer at Vulcan, Inc; Abigayle Peterson, Computer Science student at Western Washington University; and, Ashlyn Morgareidge, Concrete Middle School student.


Click here to watch the Women in Technology video.

Spotlight: Women in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing

Women in STEM - Meet Olivia, Anna and Gina

According to these three women, Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing is an exciting way to blend creativity with science and math.  They may not all have had perfect grades in high school, but that hasn't stopped them from finding success in this fast-growing field.  Spotlighting the experiences of Olivia Rogers, Project Manager at Janicki Industries; Anna Novack, Plastics and Composites student at Western Washington University; and, Gina Kim, Manufacturing Engineering student at Western Washington University.


Click here to watch the Women in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing video.

Spotlight: Women in Health Care

Women in STEM - Meet Kathy, Olivia and Charity

Featuring one woman working in Health Care and two students on the path to careers in Health Care, these women discuss how the medical career pathway provides so many different options to help other people improve their lives.  Highlighting the stories of Kathy Corrion, Nursing Faculty at Skagit Valley College; Olivia Isakson, Sedro-Woolley High School student; and, Charity Jordan, La Conner High School student.


Click here to watch the Women in Health Care video.

Spotlight: Women in Construction

Women in STEM - Meet Shay, Sarah and Alyssa

These three women discuss what drew them to this field and the endless opportunities in construction that can earn them economic freedom, take them around the world, and provide the chance for life-long learning. Featuring the success stories of Shay Haler, welding student at Bellingham Technical Institute; Sarah Patterson, Workforce Development Director at the AGC Education Foundation; and, Alyssa Willis, Process Engineer at the Puget Sound Refinery.


Click here to watch the Women in Construction video.


Let's get the conversation started: See Yourself in Me – Viewing Guide


The purpose of the Viewing Guide is to give group leaders like teachers, advisors, employers, and others an easy-to-follow guide

for the See Yourself in Me: A Spotlight on Women in STEM videos.


You are encouraged to start the conversation around young women pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and discuss WHY it is important to all of us, and HOW it will benefit everyone.


To make viewing and discussion around the documentary as turn-key as possible you can go through every step listed below or simply take the pieces that you’d like to use. Or even add your own pieces!


Either way, let’s get the conversation started and develop more equity in STEM careers! Download the Viewing Guide below.

Download the Viewing Guide Here
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