2026 SOAR STEM and Trade Careers Symposium

Name: 2026 SOAR STEM and Trade Careers Symposium
Start: 2026-02-24T08:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-24T15:00:00-05:00
Location: University of North Florida - Adam W. Herbert University Center

Schedule

Tue Feb 24 2026 at 08:30 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

University of North Florida - Adam W. Herbert University Center | Jacksonville, FL

An interactive showcase of our region's STEM and trade careers and companies.
About this Event

February 24, 2026 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
University of North Florida - Adam W. Herbert University Center

Inspiring our next generation of STEM and Trade career leaders.

Representatives from several Major Corporations, Universities, and Government agencies will be available to meet with students and transitioning military interested in pursuing careers in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and trade career fields.

Why should you participate?

Interactive displays
Internship Connections / Career Resources
Education Information / College Readiness
Scholarship Opportunities
Networking with Recruiters
Military Academy Resources

This year's event will be focused on:

Biomedical technology
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics / Drones
Military Academies
E-Sports
Career Resources - Resume Writing/Dress for Success
Internships

This event is open to the public. High school, college students, and transitioning military welcome.

Students/Faculty/Chaperones: Free
Government/Military: $15
Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Members: $25
Industry / Non-SAME Members: $35

Lunch included

Sponsorship packages are available by contacting Carrie Young at [email protected].

Scholarship applications will open in November.
Event Photos

Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM
Doors Open / Interactive Booths Open
🕑: 10:00 AM
General Session - Opening Remarks
🕑: 10:15 AM
Key Note Speaker
🕑: 10:45 AM
Scholarships Presentation
MORE AGENDA INFORMATION FORTHCOMING