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Eric Duer

Founder, STEMSkills
  • M. Ed. Special Education Transition, CESP
  • eduer@stemskills.org

Eric Duer is dedicated to empowering diverse learners in STEM and tech industries through hands-on, real-world learning experiences. With over a decade of experience in special education, Eric has built partnerships with schools and corporate leaders to create innovative programs that prepare students for personal and professional success.

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STEM Pathway Evaluation

STEM Pathway Evaluation

STEM Pathway Evaluation  is a tool that helps individuals identify their ideal STEM career paths by assessing their cognitive strengths, social preferences, and career interests

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STEMSkills Summer Programs (Ages 14-21)

STEMSkills Summer Programs (Ages 14-21)

STEMSkills Summer Programs (Ages 14-21): Engaging, hands-on summer courses designed to help teens and young adults explore STEM careers and gain practical skills for their future.

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Individual Student Private Consultation

Individual Student Private Consultation

Individual Student Private Consultation offers tailored, one-on-one support to help students overcome academic challenges, build confidence, and develop skills for success in STEM. Personalized guidance empowers students to explore strengths and set a clear path for their future.

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Special Education Transition Consultation

Special Education Transition
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Transition Consultation supports students
with disabilities in moving from school to
further education, training, or work, offering
guidance to families and schools for a
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STEMSkills After-School Programs (Middle School)

STEMSkills After-School Programs (Middle School)

STEMSkills Summer Programs (Ages 14-21): Engaging, hands-on summer courses designed to help teens and young adults explore STEM careers and gain practical skills for their future.

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STEMSkills Curriculum

STEMSkills Curriculum

STEMSkills School Curriculum equips students with essential STEM skills through hands-on projects, real-world applications, and adaptable lesson plans. Designed for educators, it builds critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities, fostering a strong STEM foundation.

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Pre-Employment Transition Services

Pre-Employment Transition Services

We are offer Pre ETS in the D.C. area and consult schools and organizations to start or enhance their programs.

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Our Upcoming Summer Programs

Summer Program at Ballston

  • 2 week sessions
  • Ballston, Arlington, Va
  • A-June 30-July 11
  • B-July 14- July 25

Summer Program at Dewberry

  • 1 Month sessions
  • Dewberry, Fairfax, Va
  • June 23-July 18

Summer Program at Lynchburg, Va.

  • 3 week sessions
  • Lynchburg, Va.
  • June (Still planning)
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What Our Students/Parents Say

Discover inspiring stories and feedback from our students and their parents. Their experiences reflect the quality, care, and impact we strive to deliver every day.

My daughter would do STEMSkills year round if she could! Eric has developed an amazing program that exposes students to a wide variety of fields and careers that teens with disabilities are often not introduced to. STEMSkills raises the bar, and the students rise to it. Eric's passion and commitment are evidenced throughout the program, especially in the way he and his team treat each student with respect and take a genuine interest in their individual desires and interests.

Kristen C. Parent

STEMSkills is a program that builds students' confidence and courage to step out of their comfort zone as well as practice essential skills for the corporate world. These essential skills involve understanding how to use the Metro Transit, network with companies, and build friendships with other students. Getting exposure to the behind-the-scenes of corporate jobs and participating in different STEM activities through STEMSkills will be the first step to opening up a door to many different opportunities.

Yabsera M. Student

My experience with STEMSkills has been great. The first year when I joined the program, I learned how to use the metro, and by the end of the program, I was comfortable riding on my own. My favorite program was Nova Labs because I learned how to use Tinkercad and how to do 3D designs and electronics. In my second year of STEMSkills, I really enjoyed going to Virginia Tech. My enjoyable moment was building the robot and learning about wires and traffic lights. I also really loved going to Dewberry and learning about how construction works and what software is used, such as: AutoDesk, RVT 3D modeling software, rendering software, and Photoshop. I got so much exposure because I used some of that software to practice what I had learned, and it felt like Dewberry was my job. STEMSkills has helped me grow by guiding my career choice and showing me what independence and responsibility look like, including how to pick the right colleges to attend after high school.

Reyan M. Student

I would like to talk to you about my experience at STEMSkills and how it helped me. I did it in the summer of August 2023 for two weeks and this past summer June-July. It is a really fun program because we learn how to ride the metro. We also visit different jobs and colleges for Example Nova Community College, George Mason University, Dc Streetcar, Dewberry, Virginia Tech, and etc. This program made me confident because I explored some graphic design career options that I want to do after high school. Also I saw colleges that I might want to go to. This is how StemSkills helped me.

Zayd. M. Student

Here in Fairfax County Public Schools, we are proud to offer a wide array of opportunities to our students who are neurodiverse to help them build their skills around workplace readiness, planning for their future and with hands-on, experiential learning with practical applications.   Recently, FCPS partnered with STEMSkills, led by Mr. Eric Duer and community business partner, Dewberry for a successful summer program that brought invaluable STEM career experiences to our students. With STEMSkills focus on inclusivity, particularly in providing opportunities for neurodiverse students, was evident in every aspect of the program. The collaboration between FCPS, STEMSkills, and Dewberry offered our students unique insights into STEM careers, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in an engaging and supportive environment.  I highly recommend STEMSkills as a partner for any organization looking to provide innovative and impactful career and workforce programming. Their dedication to student success is truly exceptional.

Shira Brothers,Career and Transition Services Fairfax County Public Schools

We’ve been learning from Eric for several years since we met him at an employment conference. We most recently shadowed with the great STEMSkills program staff, and he consulted about how to organize for providing pre-employment transition services. We look forward to his ongoing support as we provide services to youth for the first time. Eric’s consult is based in years of creative teaching and service provision; his approach is easy to implement.

Sherry Beamer Director of Services, SEEC
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