A day in the field could spark a lifetime in STEM.
Students shadow a working engineer on-site for a full day — real projects, real questions, real exposure to what an engineering career actually looks like.
More than a career day.
Engineer for a Day gives students the chance to step into a real workplace and shadow a working engineer for a full day — not a lecture, not a worksheet, an actual day on the job.
From project meetings to hands-on problem solving, students see what a career in engineering actually looks like, and leave with a clearer sense of where STEM could take them.
Four steps, start to finish.
Apply
Student submits a short interest form. Parent/guardian consent and school approval are required.
Get Matched
QCares pairs the student with an engineer whose field fits their interests.
Shadow Day
A full day on-site — meetings, real projects, a workplace tour, and time to ask questions.
Reflect & Share
Student submits a short reflection. QCares shares the story with their permission.
Fields students can explore.
Who Can Apply
- Students in grades 9–12
- Any level of STEM interest — no experience required
- Free to apply, limited spots per session
What's Required
- Parent/guardian consent & school approval
- Liability waiver & photo consent
- Transportation arranged by family or school
Ready to spend a day in the field?
Tell us a bit about the student and their interests. We'll follow up with next steps, required consent forms, and available shadow dates.
Help more students discover engineering.
Every shadow day funded means another student sees a future in STEM up close, not just on paper.