Carmeuse team members talk STEM careers at high school student career day

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) graduates are always in demand—and often in short supply. Yet there are also many misconceptions about these subjects. They may be seen as too ‘difficult’ or ‘boring’ (or both!), or even ‘just for boys’. Dispelling some of the myths and hooking young people on these disciplines in their formative years is therefore essential to building a balanced workforce for the future. 

As a company based around mining and processing limestone, as well as its use in various industrial processes, the future of Carmeuse relies on young people excited about STEM fields. After all, it’s these school kids who will form the next generation of Carmeuse employees.

With this in mind, the team at Carmeuse Grand River Operation, Ohio, were happy to get involved in the Firestone/Goodyear STEM Career Day, held on March 12th at the University of Akron for high school students (grades 9-12). Brian Horvath, Steve Pounds, and Dwayne Knee staffed the Carmeuse booth, chatting to the young attendees about their journeys into STEM fields.

“The STEM Career Day provides us with the opportunity to talk with students and share our experiences of being engineers and scientists,” said Brian. “The young people can ask us about our careers, where we went to college, what we’ve learned along the way, and any other questions them may have. And hopefully we can encourage them to look seriously at STEM careers.” 

The next STEM career event is scheduled for 30 April for middle school students (grades 6-8).