STEM Mentorship Details

  • Duration: 8 weeks

  • Mentees: 5-10

  • Location: Virtual, with two in-person events

FAQs

  • The STEM mentorship program pairs mentees aiming for post-secondary education in STEM fields with professional mentors in those fields. They will have weekly virtual meetings lasting 30-45 minutes to discuss pre-determined and personal topics. Mentees will write a 4-5 sentence journal entry after each session.

  • Grade 11 or 12 students, and first-year post-secondary students, especially at-risk youth with decided STEM fields.

  • The program will include weekly journal entries, pre and post-program surveys, and tracking mentees' success in entering post-secondary education, which will be used to assess and improve the program.

    1. Provide guidance from professionals in similar backgrounds.

    2. Foster goal setting, growth mindset, and personal academic roadmaps.

    3. Inspire at-risk youth to consider STEM careers.