About

Snohomish STEM is dedicated to building the future workforce by connecting education with industry across Snohomish County. Through our innovative programs and strong partnerships, we prepare students for high-demand careers, broaden awareness of STEM opportunities, and equip young people with the skills they need to thrive in tomorrow’s job market.

We collaborate with local businesses, schools, and community partners to provide hands-on career exploration experiences and pathways to success in STEM fields. Our signature programs, like STEM Like Me!®, ECHO Tour℠, and Spring into STEM℠ bridge the gap between classrooms and careers, fostering connections that inspire the next generation of skilled professionals.

Join us as we invest in our future workforce and empower youth with the knowledge and resources they need to lead. Follow our social media pages for updates on our programs, partnerships, and opportunities to get involved.

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Our Purpose

Snohomish STEM is the backbone organization aligning education and industry to ensure Snohomish County has a prepared, local workforce to support long-term economic competitiveness.

We advance this purpose by expanding and advancing career-connected learning programs, supporting quality early learning and child care as foundations for economic competitiveness, and aligning education and training systems with in-demand careers. We lead and support aligned programs that expand access to career-connected learning and early education, cultivating the talent and partnerships that sustain a thriving, competitive economy.

Grounded in cross-sector partnerships and a commitment to equitable access for learners of all backgrounds, our work builds coherent pathways, strengthens systems, and grows the talent that fuels Snohomish County’s long-term prosperity.

Our Mission

To cultivate a strong and skilled future workforce aligned with regional innovation and opportunity.

Our Vision

A Snohomish County where every learner is connected to the opportunities and support needed to thrive in their career, driven by shared investment in future talent for long-term economic prosperity.

Regional Impact & Career Connect Northwest (CCNW) Leadership

Since 2018, Snohomish STEM has been actively involved in Career Connect Washington (CCW) and later served as Co-Director of the Career Connect Northwest (CCNW) Regional Network. Originally working alongside Workforce Snohomish, the initial Regional Network grantee for our region, Snohomish STEM stepped into a leadership role in 2021 as Co-Director of CCNW with the Northwest STEM Network, hosted at NWESD189.

As Co-Director, we championed and connected students, employers, educators, nonprofit partners, and community-based organizations across Snohomish County and the broader region. We expanded partnerships across five counties, scaled career-connected learning opportunities, and engaged more employers. From 2021-2025, we helped partners secure more than $4 million in federal and Career Connect Washington Program Builder grants across Snohomish County and the region, while delivering dozens of high-impact programs to Snohomish County students, including ECHO Tour℠, STEM Like Me!®, and more.

Although CCNW moved to a sole-grantee model in mid-2025, Snohomish STEM continues to be the trusted convener of future workforce and education initiatives in Snohomish County—leading cross-sector partnerships and championing the county’s future workforce.

By the Numbers: Snohomish STEM’s 2024-25 School Year’s Reach and Impact

2,533 students engaged across Snohomish County
275 students participated in our final STEM Like Me!® program in June
84% of students reported a stronger understanding of STEM careers after attending
57% of students are now more interested in pursuing a STEM pathway
100% of participating employers said their involvement increased student awareness of careers in their field

These numbers reflect real moments of discovery as students explored hands-on activities, engaged directly with STEM professionals, and learned about careers they might never have considered otherwise.

Students participating in hands-on STEM activities in Snohomish County

Annual Reports

2021 Annual Report
2020 Annual Report
2019 Annual Report

Snohomish STEM Partners