Techbridge Girls
Organization Details
| Name | Techbridge Girls |
| URL | http://www.techbridgegirls.org/ |
| Phone number | 5107779170 |
Organization Description
| Service(s) description | Techbridge Girls' programs offer the following programs and services: - Weekly after-school program supporting a diverse group of girls from low socioeconomic backgrounds and/or low academic performance with hands-on science and technology projects, career exploration activities, and leadership/teamwork development opportunities - Support from a Techbridge Program Coordinator to develop curriculum, help plan activities, teach, provide materials and supplies, and coordinate field trips and role model visits - Use of Techbridge's nationally-recognized hands-on curriculum adapted and field- tested successfully for girls - At least one Career Exploration site visit to a science, technology, or engineering work sitee and visits by role models to expand girls’ career options - Ongoing trainings provided to teachers - Two family night events and outreach to families through newsletters and resources sent home - Access to summer programs and internship and scholarship opportunities for students - Annual evaluation study, both quantitative and qualitative, demonstrating program outcomes |
| Program impact | 96% of Techbridge girls think that engineering is a good career for women. 98% of parents say that because of Techbridge, their daughters' confidence in STEM has grown. 100% of teachers say that Techbridge girls have increased knowledge of how to prepare for careers in STEM. |
Community programs are organized into categories known as Community School Elements. All community programs associated with Techbridge Girls are listed below and each program may be provided at 1 or more schools. You can use the 'Show Details' buttons to learn more about each program.
Academic & Social Emotional Learning (1 program)
Programs to help bolster academic learning with SEL skills and competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making.
Expanded Learning (1 program)
Programs that provide additional opportunities to practice the skills students are learning in the classroom and to cultivate the study habits and mindset needed to succeed in school.