Career Leadership Awareness (CLA)
The Career Leadership Awareness (CLA) Program under the guidance of the EDsnaps Chair of the Board of Directors, Danielle Stogdill, explores the parallels of leadership development and
creativity. To become effective STEM-leaders we work with our STEM-learners focusing on developing leadership skills, focusing on integrity, accountability, confidence, patience, problem-solving, creativity, gratitude, empathy, open-mindedness, and communication. Coached by subject-matter experts as their guide, students are active panel participants and moderators using creative respectful, and unique problem-solving approaches to address real-life (global) socio-economic problems.
Focus Areas
Resume Writing Skill
Participants learn to translate their experiences into compelling resumes, highlighting projects, leadership, and impact so their story stands out to employers.
Communications
From crafting leadership stories to journal writing, communications are strengthened through program participation, building confidence.
Peer Mentorship
The CLA program creates a supportive learning community where shared experiences create opportunity and lifelong professional networks.
Leadership Fundamentals
Participants build their core leadership skills including: integrity, accountability, confidence, patience, creativity, and problem solving while learning how to apply in the real world.
Applying Skills: Hands-On Leadership Opportunities
Inspiring Voices, Real Pathways
The CLA program features guest speakers from across STEM disciplines and beyond,
who share honest insights about careers, leadership, and purpose.
Skill Building
Participants build career-ready skills in interviewing, résumé and LinkedIn writing, and
leadership storytelling, and gaining confidence to share their STEM journey.