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Pathways to Internships Project

The Pathways to Internships Project helps community college students prepare for careers in biotechnology and related fields through participation in biotechnology classes and activities. Students also gain real-world experience through internship opportunities.

    Logic Model

    Program Activities

    Students (Grade 9-Postsecondary)

    Participate in biotechnology classes and activities​ 

    Gain real world experience through internships​ 

    Participate in pathways to prepare them for careers in biotechnology and related fields​

    Program Near-Term Outcomes

    Students (Grade 9-Postsecondary)

    Learn biotechnology lab techniques​ 

    Gain career readiness for biotechnology work​ 

    Increase awareness of STEM career pathways

    DSEC Near-Term Outcomes

    Students (Grade 9-Postsecondary)

    Increased participant STEM competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities, and confidence) 

    Increased participant awareness of, and interest in, DoD STEM research and career

    Students

    83 total student participants

    Student Grade Level

    • Student High: 26 students (31.3%)
    • Student 2-Year and/or Tech College Undergraduates: 55 students (66.3%)
    • Not in School: 2 students (2.4%)

    Military-Connected Students

    Category Count %
    Military-Connected Student 18 21.7%
    Not military connected 65 78.3%