STEM Career Exploration and Job Shadows
TechGirls showcases America’s innovation and leadership in STEM, equipping participants with the tools and networks to build their own futures. TechGirls teams up with several private sector partners for career conversations during one or two days of job shadowing and Careers in STEM panels. Through these events, participants:
- Gain exposure to a variety of careers in the technology sector;
- Attain a better understanding of the job elements of their career interest;
- Recognize what type of education is needed to gain entry to this career;
- Connect with a potential future employer;
- Determine if the career is compatible with their interests and abilities;
- Create opportunities for mentorships;
- Build confidence to pursue higher education and careers in technology;
- Experience American-style work life and understand the work/life balance; amd
- Gain exposure to collaborative work environments and innovative thinking.
Highlighted Partner
Since 2019, TechGirls have had the opportunity to visit NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center while in the United States for the international exchange program. TechGirls' partnership with NASA provides meaningful opportunities for TechGirls to engage with expert leaders in the aerospace field. TechGirls gain insight and advice on careers in STEM from professionals at NASA, while discovering the wonders of American space exploration and discovery.
Get Involved
If your organization is located in one of the host cities below and is interested in hosting job shadow experiences, please contact us:
- Austin
- Kansas City
- Denver
- Seattle
- Detroit
- Cincinnati
Other partners have included the following innovative organizations:
