The 100 focuses career readiness by mentoring students to be leaders in STEM related industries.
It’s difficult to predict trends in the labor market, however, demand for Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) workers will continue to increase into the future. To date there is a limited number of STEM programs for at risk youth. Hispanic and Blacks account for only 6% of the STEM workforce, but 14 and 11 percent of the overall employment.
Our Robotics Program is in partnership with IPS 43 students in the 4th – 8th grades. In this 12-15-week program, students meet weekly with mentors from Salesforce, Lilly Co., Cummins Inc, and Rolls Royce. These leaders will provide insight into the mechanics of assembling robots, mentoring, and hands-on training of students to one day compete against their peers in local competitions.