This project aims to serve the national interest by establishing guided pathways for students pursuing certificates and/or degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Recognizing the opportunity to harness the diverse talents of student populations in rural America, this effort aims to expand and enhance academic and career pathways in STEM. Marion Technical College intends to establish new and innovative guided STEM pathways from high school dual enrollment programs to community college certificates and associate degrees in STEM. In addition, the project is designed to facilitate transfer to four-year colleges and universities through well-structured articulation agreements. Leveraging existing state and institutional infrastructure and other NSF supported STEM projects, activities include carrying-out an environmental scan to identify gaps/assets, expanding and/or enhancing dual enrollment opportunities, establishing a STEM Club at Marion Technical College, providing professional development support for advisors and teachers/instructors, hiring a dedicated STEM Career educator, and curating an e-repository of academic and career resources for students, parents, instructors, and advisors. This project builds on research on institutional capacity building and the needs and assets of students from rural areas, as well as lessons learned from current and prior NSF projects at the institution. The overarching goal is to increase student success in S