Femme2STEM offered by YWCA Seattle King Snohomish's Youth Services at Greenbridge Learning Center
9720 8th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98106
Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov for public transit information.
Eligibility
Hours
Application process
Accepts referrals from schools, or clients can call program directly.
Fees
None.
Service area
King, WA
Description
Helps young womxn of color; focusing on Black women and girls, advance in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) career and education opportunities. Meet one-on-one with participants to set goals, check in, and offer any resources they need to get over barriers in their way. Hosts workshops on career readiness like resume/cover letter help, interview tips, and employment soft skills. Interviews women in STEM to hear their journeys, challenges, and do Q&As. Offers workshops on protective factors like self-care, microaggressions at work, and implicit bias in the workplace.
Providing organization
YWCA Seattle King Snohomish's Youth Services
Provides leadership development and tutoring after-school for self-identified girls of color.