Ignite STEM, Philadelphia Education Fund

Posted by Philadelphia Education Fund on October 8, 2024

So, what exactly is Ignite STEM? Well, it’s a program designed to support students from partner high schools in Philadelphia, including Mastery Charter Schools–Lenfest Campus, Mastery Charter Schools–Shoemaker Campus, Bartram HS, Frankford HS, Furness HS, Kensington CAPA HS, Olney HS, and Roxborough HS. The program will be running all year round, right through until August 2025.

PEF’s Ignite STEM is aiming to serve 25 students during the school year and 40 students during the summer, all aged between 14 and 18 and enrolled in ninth through 12th grade. The focus is on students from low-income backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a postsecondary STEM career, particularly those from underrepresented demographics such as African-American, Latino/a, and female students.

What’s really cool about this program is that it’s not just about classroom learning. Students will have the opportunity to take part in work/project-based activities, visit colleges, explore STEM career options, and even receive financial aid workshops and advising. It’s all about helping these students build the skills and knowledge they need for a successful future.

If you want to learn more about Ignite STEM or get involved in any way, feel free to reach out to PEF’s Manager of STEM Workforce Development  Barbara Cousar.

Let’s come together and support the next generation of STEM leaders!