Posted on August 9, 2016

To support the expansion and further development of their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (“STEM”) programming across all four Clubhouses. They will hire an additional STEM Instructor to implement the program at a fourth Club and ensure program quality, implementation and evaluation across all 4 Clubs. Using the Do-It-Yourself (“DIY”) STEM curriculum developed and tested by experienced educators at Boys & Girls Clubs of America, they will serve more than 180 Madison youth. STEM programming will be conducted by STEM Instructors at each site, and offered as part of their Juniors Academy comprehensive educational program for youth ages 10 to 12. They aim to implement a program that results in improved math and science test scores, gains in knowledge about STEM careers, and gains in 21st Century skills essential for STEM careers, such as decision-making, planning, problem-solving, reflecting, and teamwork, that will put them on a path to success.