Explora's Career Pathways Program at X Studio


Explora's Career Pathways Program at X Studio

In January 2023 we celebrated the opening of X Studio, Explora’s new teen center: a place to hang out, experiment, create, and learn. X Studio brings teens and their dreams together with cutting-edge tools, technologies, and mentors—all with a focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math). As part of X Studio’s mission to increase engagement in, awareness of, and motivation to pursue STEM careers among local low-income teens of color, Explora is thrilled to announce the Career Pathways Program.

The primary goal of Explora's Career Pathways Program is to open a gateway for low-income youth to move beyond economic limitations and into intellectually stimulating, personally rewarding employment which serves the community, contributes to Explora's educational mission, and leads to expanded educational and career opportunities.

Program Documents

Applications for the Career Pathways Internship are currently paused. Explora will announce when they reopen. 

Click Here to Apply*

Program Overview

*Requirements to Apply:

  • Interest in STEAM and STEAM careers
  • Desire to learn and practice transferable workplace skills
  • Rising High School Junior
  • Capacity to fully participate for a minimum of 10 hours up to 20 hours per week
  • Slide to see our interns in action!


In early 2022 Explora will celebrate the opening of X Studio, Explora’s new teen center: a place to hang out, experiment, create, and learn. X Studio brings teens and their dreams together with cutting-edge tools, technologies, and mentors—all with a focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math). As part of X Studio’s mission to increase engagement in, awareness of, and motivation to pursue STEM careers among local low-income teens of color, Explora is thrilled to announce the Career Pathways Program.

The primary goal of Explora's Career Pathways Program is to open a gateway for low-income youth to move beyond economic limitations and into intellectually stimulating, personally rewarding employment which serves the community, contributes to Explora's educational mission, and leads to expanded educational and career opportunities.

Program Documents

We are now seeking applicants! Apply here by August 10, 2022.
Click Here to Apply

Program Overview
  • Slide to see our interns in action!


Have questions about the program?

For more information about the Career Pathways Program, or for help applying to be a Career Pathways Intern, contact Rose Smithson, Career Pathways Internship Manager, at ssmithson@explora.us

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Support this hands-on learning space for teens focused on innovation, problem solving, and entrepreneurship by donating!