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

Black women and girls ages 16-24 in King County with a strong interest in STEM majors and careers.

Hours

Hours vary.

(206) 226-3502

Voice - Program Manager

https://www.ywcaworks.org/programs/femme2stem

[email protected]

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.

What's Here

Prejob Guidance Career Exploration Career Counseling General Youth Employment Programs

Providing organization

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish's Youth Services

Provides leadership development and tutoring after-school for self-identified girls of color.