FUTURE MAKERS: CAREERS SHAPING TOMORROW
Explore the people, technologies and ideas building a more sustainable future.
What if one Saturday could introduce you to a career you never knew existed?
Future Makers: Careers Shaping Tomorrow is a free career exploration program for high school young women who are curious about STEM, innovation, sustainability, and the careers shaping tomorrow’s world. Through workplace visits, conversations with women professionals, and interactive experiences, you’ll discover exciting career paths while building confidence and connections that can help shape your future.
Whether you already know what you want to do after high school or you’re still exploring, this program is designed to help you see what’s possible.
What You'll Experience
Over three Saturday sessions, you’ll:
- Explore careers that are helping build a more sustainable future
- Meet women working in STEM, innovation, and sustainability
- Visit workplaces
- Ask questions and hear real career journeys
- Connect with other high school girls who share your curiosity
- Create your own Career Portfolio to help you reflect on what you’ve learned
- Present your discoveries during a celebration and showcase at the end of the program
Program Topics
Throughout the program, you’ll explore careers in:
- Energy Transition: Discover how technology and innovation are transforming the way the world produces and uses energy.
- Sustainability & Innovation: Explore how technology, artificial intelligence, and creative problem-solving are helping solve some of the world’s biggest challenges.
Who Should Apply?
This program is designed for:
- High school young women in grades 9–12
- Students who enjoy learning and trying new experiences
- Girls interested in STEM, innovation, sustainability, business, or leadership
- Students who are still figuring out what they want to do after high school
No previous experience is required. Curiosity is all you need!
Program Details
Cost: FREE
Location: Houston-area SLB locations
Schedule: Three Saturday sessions (Oct. 3rd, Nov. 7th and Dec. 5th from 9AM – 1PM each session) Attendance to all sessions is required.
Includes:
- Workplace visits
- Industry professionals
- Interactive activities
- Student Career Portfolio
- Final Career Showcase
- Meals and program materials
What You'll Gain
By the end of the program, you’ll:
- Better understand careers connected to sustainability, innovation, and the future energy workforce.
- Meet women professionals who can inspire your own career journey.
- Discover how your interests and strengths connect to future careers.
- Build confidence talking with professionals and exploring career opportunities.
- Leave with a Career Portfolio that captures what you’ve learned and the pathways you’d like to explore.
Why This Program Matters
The careers of tomorrow are already being created today.
As industries evolve through new technologies, sustainability initiatives, and innovation, employers are looking for people with diverse skills, creativity, and a passion for solving real-world problems.
Powered by Possibilities helps you discover these opportunities early, so you can make informed decisions about your education, future career, and the impact you want to make in the world.
Program Partner
Nerdy Girl Success in partnership with SLB, is bringing together education and industry to inspire the next generation of women leaders.
Ready to Explore Your Future?
Applications are now open!
Join us for an unforgettable experience where you’ll explore exciting careers, meet inspiring women, and discover new possibilities for your future.
FAQ
The program is open to young women in grades 9 - 12 in the Houston area.
No! Thanks to the generous support of SLB, there is no cost to participate. The program, meals, snacks, materials and activities are provided free of charge.
Not at all! This program is for students who are curious about their future. You'll explore a wide variety of careers including technical, business, operations, environmental, innovation, and leadership roles. There is something for every interest.
Perfect! That's exactly why this program exists. You'll discover careers you may have never heard of and learn about the many different pathways available after high school.
You'll explore careers in areas such as:
- Energy transition
- Sustainability
- Innovation
- Technology
- Data and AI
- Operations
- Engineering
- Project management
- And many more!
Each session includes a combination of:
- Workplace visits
- Conversations with women professionals
- Interactive discussions and activities
- Career exploration
- Time to build your Career Portfolio
Yes. Because each session builds on the previous one, students are expected to attend all three sessions.
No. We'll provide all program materials, including your Career Portfolio. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn!
Throughout the program, you'll complete a Career Portfolio that helps you organize what you've learned, reflect on careers that interest you, and think about possible pathways after high school.
Yes, but don't worry! During the final session, you'll give a short 3 minute presentation about what you learned during the program. We'll provide guidance throughout the program to help you prepare, and you can choose to present using a digital presentation, a poster, or a one-page visual.
Absolutely. All activities are supervised by Nerdy Girl Success staff and approved volunteers. Industry professionals and partners support the educational experience during workplace visits and presentations.
Comfortable, Business-Casual clothing and closed toe shoes are recommended. Depending on the workplace being visited, additional guidance may be provided before each session.
Yes! Meals and refreshments will be provided during each session.
Students complete a short application. Selection is based on interest, commitment to attending all sessions, and creating a cohort that represents a variety of schools and backgrounds.
Yes! Students who complete the program will receive a certificate of completion and leave with a Career Portfolio showcasing what they learned.
Absolutely! The green economy includes careers for people with many different strengths and interests. The green economy includes the companies, careers, and new ideas that are helping build a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable future. Whether you enjoy technology, communication, creativity, leadership, business, or problem-solving, there are exciting opportunities to explore.
Yes! We welcome both new and returning students. No previous participation is required.