Connecting. Coaching. Changing Lives. A gender gap persists in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields, with women representing only 26 percent of STEM workers. Research shows mentoring is a proven way to support girls and women during critical junctures in the journey to a STEM career. By matching, training and supporting Kansas City-area women interested in mentoring, Mentor Makers will build and strengthen the STEM mentor network by concentrating on three critical phases: high school,
Volunteer OpportunityProject Lead The Wayis the nation’s leading provider of rigorous STEM education for elementary, middle and high school students. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, innovation and real-world problem solving. The hands-on, project-based program engages students on multiple levels, exposes them to areas of study like engineering technology, civil engineering and biomedical science and provides them with a foundation for college and career success in STEM-related fields.Volunteer
Volunteer OpportunityPREP-KC needs your support to make these opportunities possible for students. Please consider joining at one or more of the events below. Their schools, teachers, and students would be grateful! Each upcoming event listed below will be held in person. For volunteering questions, please reach out to Candace Villanueva Greer at cvillanueva@prepkc.org. The Volunteer Page is updated regularly. For any Connector questions, please contact Brittany Verrette (bverrette@prepkc.org), our Connector
PREP-KCOne of the most profound things you can do in Kansas City is help support a little and teach them about the world of tech! BBBSKC matches Littles in 2nd-11th grade with Bigs in a one-to-one, life-changing friendship. Bigs and Littles hang out 2-3 times a month for a few hours doing normal, everyday activities, like going to see a movie, playing games, going out to eat, or just hanging out! Each match is supported by a dedicated Match Support Specialist who is always there to provide resources and support
Volunteer OpportunityChallenge yourself to create change: Volunteer with FIRST Help change lives, change our culture and change the future! Whether you have a few weekend hours, the desire to mentor a team for a season, or want to work behind the scenes to help FIRST grow, opportunities abound for people who want to give back.Types of Volunteer Opportunities:Event Day VolunteerFIRST events are an exciting way to see youth in action, applying the knowledge and skills developed through team participation. FIRST event-day
Volunteer OpportunityI want to MENTOR!CoderDojoKC: Would you like to volunteer to be a mentor? You don’t need any programming knowledge, just common sense, a love of technology and a passion for helping others grow. But if you DO speak code, we’re looking for experts in all languages- HTML & CSS, python, ruby, javascript, raspberry pi, and beyond!Coding & Cupcakes KC: Sessions are every second Saturday of the month from 12:30-3pm. You are not required to attend all sessions, just any that fit into your busy schedule!Coding &
Volunteer OpportunityLooking for ways for your company and teams to get involved with Prime Digital Academy? We are always looking to engage the community and have a wide variety of ways you can support new and upcoming software development and user experience design talent. Feel free to share these opportunities with anyone in your organization that might want to get involved. MentorshipMentoring is a fun way to help a small group of students orient themselves to the industry. As a mentor, you’ll join a handful of students
Volunteer OpportunityWe need volunteers to help our students complete upcoming Career Modules! Career Modules can include: conducting mock behavioral interviews, conducting mock technical interviews and reviewing resumes.What are we looking for?Resume Reviews - Who is this great for? Human Resource Staff, Hiring Managers, LaunchCode Graduates and Staff, LaunchCode Company Partner Employees/Tech Professionals.Mock Behavioral Interviews - Who is this great for? Human Resource Staff, Hiring Managers, LaunchCode Graduates and
Volunteer OpportunityScience City at Union Station is proud to continue the tradition with the 71st Greater Kansas City Science & Engineering Fair to help our community grow a science, engineering, math and technology (STEM) literate workforce. The role of a Science & Engineering Fair in STEM education is increasing, as students learn about science and engineering practices by using them in their investigations. The experience of thousands of teachers and students across all grade levels and subject areas, backed by research,
Volunteer OpportunityEarlier this year, the Comeback KC team announced its first seven Fellows. These Fellows are founders who have launched tech businesses in response to challenges posed by COVID and the pandemic. They are asking for any individuals who would be interested in supporting these Fellows as an advisor or through other avenues, to please fill out thisform.
Volunteer OpportunityBreak Barriers and Change the Game WeCode KC is looking for tech instructors and mentors up for a challenge! We are challenged to change the tech landscape by creating a pipeline of diverse tech professionals. If you have experience in tech concepts including programming languages such as Scratch, HTML/CSS, Python, JavaScript, Java ... etc OR you want to be apart of an innovative organization, we would like to talk to you.
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