Thank you to everyone who supported and joined us for our 11th Annual STEM Advantage Scholarship Gala! A very special thank you to our Scholars, alumni, Board of Directors, honorees Sony Pictures Entertainment and Women in Technology Hollywood, and our incredible emcee Frank Mottek. We are grateful to our generous sponsors: Farmers Insurance, Reddit Inc., …
STEM Advantage’s annual fundraising gala is a vital event that aims to support students from nontraditional backgrounds pursuing STEM education at California State University (CSU) campuses. Each year, the event gathers industry professionals, educators, and donors, all committed to promoting diversity in STEM fields. The reality is clear: students from diverse backgrounds often face unique …
Wondering how to attract and retain emerging talent as part of your org’s commitment to DEI? Please join us December 7, 2022 for our 4th Annual “Workforce of the Future” event, moderated by our own amazing Christina Shareef of Reddit and headlined by an impressive panel from Google, Deloitte, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Shawmut Design and …
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On Saturday evening, August 27, 2022, STEM Advantage is celebrating our 10th Anniversary at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County to raise funds for STEM Advantage Scholarships. To register or donate, visit https://bit.ly/stemgala2022 Thank you to our very generous sponsors! Diamond Sponsor: Farmers Insurance Platinum Plus Sponsor: The Trade Desk Platinum Sponsors: ADP, Cognizant, Reddit, Southern California …
Thank you to those who joined us for our annual gala to Advance Equity Through Education. For those unable to join, you missed an inspiring program. Thank you to our talented and inspiring scholars Idenia, Sirena, Gary, Leslie, Matthew, and Maria, for sharing their stories and representing our scholars and alumni so well. Thank you …
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Thank you to the Los Angeles Business Journal for this incredible honor. Thank you to our Board of Directors and Advisory Board for your commitment and dedication to our mission and scholars. Thank you to our mentors, internship partners, donors, and sponsors for bringing our program to life. And thank you to our STEM Advantage …
Join us April 13, 2021 for an evening of open conversation with Black STEM professionals where they share the factors that influenced their academic and professional journeys. In this discussion, they will delve into obstacles encountered, how they overcame challenges, and the unwritten rules in the workplace Black professionals navigate through or jump over to …
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Paid internships are a win-win. They provide students real-world experiences and anopportunity to develop their technical and soft skills, such as communication, collaboration andproblem solving, while providing businesses a pipeline for diverse entry-level technical talent. Read more about our internships program
In January, we offered six professional development workshops, including Coding & Technical Interviews, Career Enhancing Certifications, Launch Your STEM Career, Women in Tech and IT-related careers, Essentials of Financial Literacy, and Networking,. Read more about our Professional Development program
Last week, I completed two weeks of information sessions and resume writing workshops at our five (5) California State University Partner campuses. This year, we have added our newest partner, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and their outreach session was standing room only! Thank you to Lily Gossage and MEP for hosting STEM Advantage and …
We are now at Five (5) California State University Campuses! Read More »