Empower a New Generation
Through Science
Help students explore real careers in life sciences. The BioCrossroads Career Explorer is a practical tool to help students understand real jobs in Indiana, what to study, and how to find opportunities that fit their interests
Careers in Action
How Career Explorer Supports Your Students
Explore Careers
Explore Indiana careers in life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, data, and technology
Watch & Learn
Understand what different jobs actually involve through short videos and plain language descriptions
Plan Your Path
Connect high school classes, college majors, training programs, and credentials to specific careers
Find Opportunities
See concrete starting points in Indiana through programs, internships, apprenticeships, and entry level roles
Using The Career Explorer Site
You can reference the site during advising conversations, lessons, and family outreach to keep the focus on real options and next steps.
In One-On-One Advising
- Look up specific careers a student is curious about
- Compare two or three roles side by side to talk about fit, skills, and education paths
- Walk through the “Starting in School,” “College to Career,” or “Evolving Your Career” paths for students at different stages
- Talk about realistic timelines, salary ranges, and local opportunities in Indiana
Small Groups & Classroom Lessons
Career Explorer supports classroom or group sessions—explore related careers and discuss student surprises.
- Playing a “day in the life” video to introduce a topic or unit
- Using quick explainer videos to demystify terms like biomanufacturing, clinical research, or quality control
- Asking students to pick a career, read the profile, and identify which skills from your class show up in that role
Family & Caregiver Outreach
Families and caregivers often play a central role in career decisions. Many may not be familiar with modern life sciences and healthcare roles in Indiana.
- Show careers beyond labs and hospitals, including ops, IT, business, and more
- Highlight multiple pathways: certificates, apprenticeships, 2- and 4-year degrees
- Share Indiana wages and long-term growth potential
Key Areas to Explore
- Explore Careers
Explore careers with key details and employer connections - Career Videos
Watch short videos explaining roles and pathways - Start Your Journey
Get guidance based on where you are today - Job Board
Browse job opportunities in Indiana - Career Resources
Access local programs, training, and resources
Get in Touch
Stay Connected
If you are a school counselor, teacher, or other educator and you would like help integrating these resources into your work, or if you have ideas for additional tools that would support your students:
