Amazon Workforce Discovery

presented by MACNY

The MOST is developing Central New York’s next generation of high-tech workers through engaging, hands-on, and accessible learning initiatives.

Targeted STEM programming and outreach engage K-12 students and their families through project-based learning and connections to local employers and workforce development partners. Our year-round calendar of workforce development events and programming focuses on rotating STEM career areas that reflect national and regional workforce trends.

We are proud to offer these educational opportunities, key resources, and support from our trained professionals at no charge to participants, families, or educators—giving every student access to rapidly growing STEM careers right in our own community.

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Program Unit Components

Each two-month unit of programming includes engagement and outreach through three key areas—topical and innovative daily demonstrations and activities, on-site sessions at schools and community organizations, and six annual career days at the museum.

Daily Museum
Features

Hands-on daily and monthly activities and demonstrations throughout the museum focus on specific career fields & industries each month.

Direct Outreach & Student Support

Traveling sessions by MOST educators bring project-based learning and career exploration to classrooms and other educational programs.

Career Days
at the MOST

Six annual career days coincide with engineering challenges and feature employers and colleges, Q&A sessions with industry experts, student prizes, and more.

2025–2026 Schedule

Each 2-month segment highlights specific educational units and a feature event and career fair.

Sept-Oct 2025

• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Energy

September–October Monthly Activities

Sept. 27: Back to School Kickoff—Promotional catapult mini-challenge
October Daily Activities
- Daily Demo: Creepy Chemistry—Exploring polymers used in manufacturing and other curious concoctions
- All-day MAKE activity: Cardboard Cruiser Manufacturing—Exploring automotive design and manufacturing through hands-on builds
Oct. 4: Future Innovators in STEM—Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing
Oct. 11: MACNY Future Women in STEM—Robotics with Schneider Packaging
Oct. 18: Catapult Challenge and STEM Career Fair

October 18, 2025
Catapult Challenge
& STEM Career Fair

Nov-Dec 2025

• Civil Engineering
• Building Trades
• Construction

November–December Monthly Activities

November Daily Activities
- STEM Story Time—Ollie the Civil Engineer by Lisa Schleuter
- Daily Demo: Community Planning Lab—Exploring urban planning, access, and civil engineering
- All-day MAKE activity: Civil Engineering Activity in MAKE
Nov. 1: Future Innovators in STEM—Construction & Civil Engineering
Nov. 8: MACNY Future Women in STEM—Build the Future with Hueber-Breuer
Nov. 15: Bridges Challenge and STEM Career Fair
December Daily Activities
- STEM Story Time—Construction Site by Jill McDonald
- Daily Demo: The Year in Science—Exploring new developments in energy, engineering, and beyond in the year 2025
- All-day MAKE activity: Construction Design
Dec. 6: Future Innovators in STEM—Construction & Civil Engineering
December break week daily activity: Candy Cane Construction