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13 people are interested
Mentor in a tech entrepreneurship program for teenage girls
ORGANIZATION: Technovation
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13 people are interested
Last year, more than 6,000 girls from 78 countries competed in the world's largest tech entrepreneurship program for girls ages 10 to 18 years old. They formed 400 teams that solved 400 problems.
This year, you can help a team of girls build an app that solves a problem in their community.
No tech or entrepreneurial experience required. Girls need mentors that are invested in their learning and ready to support their journey. Plus, we provide training and community to support you.
Benefits and Support
- Free, online effective mentoring training and access to professional development courses.
- Network, learn and exchange ideas with mentors in your city, state and around the world.
- Mentor online or in person.
Last year, girls built apps that addressed topics such as food waste, volunteering, and transportation food waste, volunteering, and transportation. Are you ready to inspire the next generation?
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About Technovation
Location:
44 Tehama St, San Francisco, CA 94105, US
Mission Statement
Technovation's mission is to empower girls, especially those from underrepresented communities, to develop problem solving skills, self-efficacy, and financial capacity, critical to them becoming leaders and changemakers in their communities.
Description
Our Technovation Girls program equips young women (ages 8-18) to become tech entrepreneurs and leaders. With the support of volunteer mentors and parents, girls work in teams to code mobile apps that address real-world problems.
Girls are ready to change the world. Technovation makes sure they have the tools they need
Over the last 15 years, we’ve trained 150,000 young women to be technology entrepreneurs & innovators, empowering them to solve problems in their communities using technology.
5+ years after participating in Technovation programs, alumnae still credit the program with influencing their interests, career, and professional pursuits.
76% of Technovation alumnae pursue a STEM degree compared to 21% of female undergraduates who received STEM related degrees in 2012.
60% of Technovation alumnae work in STEM-related positions, compared to the national average in 2013.
Volunteer and help girls in your community learn and create solutions to real problems using technology!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
December 8, 2016
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- STEM
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 19
- Orientation or Training
- 50 hours over 3 months.