Visual Career Roadmap

Introduction

This activity will help mentees visualise their unique career path in STEAM, clarify short-term stepping stones and long-term aspirations. It encourages mentees to take ownership of their career path by transforming abstract ideas—like “I want to become a product design engineer”—into tangible goals they can actively pursue. Importantly, it creates a shared language between mentor and mentee, allowing for deeper conversations about alignment, progress, and new possibilities.

By mapping their path visually, mentees gain a clearer sense of direction, increased motivation, and a framework they can revisit and evolve as they grow. By co-creating this roadmap together, mentors become a trusted guide, helping the mentee stay motivated, accountable, and open to new possibilities along the way.

Process

Materials Needed:

  • Large paper or digital whiteboard (e.g. Miro, Google Jamboard)
  • Markers or sticky notes (if in person)
  1. Career Visioning Prompt (5–10 mins)
    Ask mentees: “What is your dream job or role in STEAM?” Have them write or draw this at the top of their page as the “treetop” or top of the ladder.
  2. Build the Goal Tree / Skill Ladder (1 hour each) – see next pages
    For a Goal Tree: Branches represent milestones like learning new tools, leading a group project, attending a tech event, or finding a mentor in a specific field. Roots can represent values, passions, or current skills.
    For a Skill Ladder: Each step of the ladder is a skill or achievement needed to reach their career goal—from basic to advanced (e.g., “complete an Arduino workshop” → “build a prototype” → “present at a local expo”).
  3. Mentor Reflection (15 mins)
    Mentors and mentees discuss the roadmap together. Mentors provide feedback, suggest missing steps, or share personal examples of how they achieved similar goals.
  4. Follow-up Option
    Turn the roadmap into a living document. Revisit monthly to check off completed steps and update new ones.

Outcome

Mentees leave with a tangible, personalized vision of their STEAM career journey and clear steps to work toward.

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