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THE PROBLEM When it comes to STEM, diversity is stagnant. This decline is stark, especially among minority groups and women. Part of the problem could come from a lack of access. [1] African-American Latino and Ethnic Minority students are far less likely to enroll in STEM- related Advanced Placement courses. Many students state they don't take AP courses due to a "lack of confidence."[2] 1
THE MISSION Having come from an ethnic minority background myself, I’ve found that there are not many role models who have made it to the highest level. The driving vision behind this movement is to provide high level mentorship to an audience of underrepresented girls who can have futures in STEM. We seek to inform, educate, empower, inspire, celebrate and recognise women and girls in STEM related education, careers and businesses. Our mission is to facilitate and create conditions that will help increase the number of girls from ethnic minority and underprivileged backgrounds into STEM professionals. Role models can change lives. This movement will help seed ample opportunities for participants through our motivational, action-oriented approach. Long term, we aim to break further into various other programmes and initiatives. 2
O U R A P P R O A C H WOMEN ATTEND AN GET DIRECT SUPPORT TAKE ON A INSPIRING TWO-DAY FROM A HIGH - PROFESSIONAL STEM - BOOTCAMP PROFILE MENTOR RELATED PROJECT Ten high profile mentors have The mentees will be We will be launching two been carefully selected to supported through our programs to be held in two support the identified mentees dynamic , blended continents ( Europe and over a 12 - month period . approach . They also can Africa ) To help promote STEM access online materials to opportunities for young accelerate their applied women , learning process . 3
THE PROCESS An invitation will be sent to schools, colleges and not for profit organisations that work with young girls within the age range of 14 and 25. All girls who register their interest will go through a pre-qualifying process to identify their interest levels as well as potential. Up to 100 girls who pass the pre-qualifying phase will be invited to attend a 3 day boot camp (Friday to Sunday). At the boot camp, the participants will be given an opportunity to undertake a competitive project which will result in a winning group being identified. The winning group will then be supported over a 12 month period. The rest of the participants will be given certificates of attendance. To maintain the integrity of the program and prevent conflict of interests, we have chosen one mentor from each specific area and subject. 4
OUR INVITATION TO YOU Your work in the Online and Social Media Space is remarkable We have structured three particular areas of involvement on your part, which are scalable depending on your time, interests, and passion for this work. 5
T H R E E W A Y S Y O U C A N G E T I N V O L V E D BECOME A MENTOR HAVE A DEDICATED JOIN US IN AFRICA AS TO YOUTH IN EUROPE A GUEST SPEAKER SEAT ON THE BOARD OF ADVISORS The 12 - month program This event , held in Harare , W4S is an officially recognized a not - for - profit will be held in Europe . will be a collaboration organisation . with W4S . 6
"It's a passport to the world. Engineering is that base qualification that can take you anywhere." - R E G I N A M O R A N 7
YOU WILL GET: An opportunity to be at the forefront of spearheading and shaping a unique movement for the underprivileged and migrant community. Opportunity to link this work with some of the work you are already doing in global education, empowerment and teaching others that they are capable of doing so much with their lives. Access to a global market through extensive links in developing countries. Fulfilling an integral role in removing barriers of access to those who are less privileged.
PROGRAMME DETAILS Following the prescreening phase, the Europe and Africa Bootcamps will be as follows: AFRICA EUROPE DATE April 2018 summer 2018 (Tentative; TBD) PROCESS Women in leadership positions COMPOSITION Girls and women, ages 14-25 NUMBERS Up to 100 TBD TARGET AUDIENCE PURPOSE To expose and identify To teach and equip
FOOTNOTES [1] Claus von Zastrow, chief operating officer and director of research for Change the Equation. [2] Data from the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights [3] Photos created by #WOCinTechChat (Creative Commons Attribution License) https://www.flickr.com/photos/wocintechchat WWW.FUNGAINDEMERA.COM
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