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All girls tech mentorship opportunity in Menlo Park | Boys and Girls Club
ORGANIZATION: Technovation
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Girls at The Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula in Menlo Park received a grant to participate in the Technovation program. Technovation is the world's largest tech entrepreneurship program for girls 10-18. In teams, girls learn how to solve a problem in their community by building a tech startup.
As a mentor, you will guide the girls through the different lessons and help them build their idea. You do not need tech or business skills (but they are helpful). It's more important that you are willing to help the teams develop lifelong skills such as problem-solving, persistence, and curiosity. The girls meet every Monday and Tuesday from 5pm - 6 pm. We know those are We know that time can be hard, but if you can commit to 3-5 times over the next few months, you will make a difference.
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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
401 Pierce RoadBoys and Girls Club of the PeninsulaMenlo Park, CA 94025
DATE POSTED
February 22, 2018
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- SWOT / GAP Analysis
- Business Planning
- Group Facilitation
- Market Research / Analysis
- Market Research
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour a week or as often as you can.