Girls in Technology DC - Session #1: STEM Career Exploration - 10/25/2016
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The document summarizes an orientation session for a Girls in Technology mentor-protégé program in Washington DC. The agenda includes registration, an orientation, career exploration talks, mentoring sessions, and a closing. Participants will learn about STEM careers from guest speakers and have the opportunity to network with mentors. The goals of the program are to help girls pursue STEM in college and careers through professional connections, support, and empowerment. Future sessions will cover topics like leadership and passion for STEM.
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Girls in Technology DC - Session #1: STEM Career Exploration - 10/25/2016
- 2. WELCOME Girls in Technology Washington DC Mentor Protégé Program Session 1: Orientation & STEM Career Exploration Agenda: (You must sign in with the GIT front desk in order to record your attendance) • 5:45 – 6:10pm: Registration, Refreshments, Networking • 6:10 – 6:30pm: Orientation • 6:30 – 7:30pm: GIT Talks – STEM Career Exploration • 7:30 – 8:15pm: Mentoring Session • 8:15 – 8:30pm: Closing 2
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- 8. GIT SCHOLARSHIP Value • Cash scholarships (TBD) • “Experience” giveaways Essay or Video Example topics: • What is your big dream? • How will you go back to your school and encourage other girls? Timing • Spring GIT SCHOLARSHIP 6 $ Value • Cash scholarships (TBD) • “Experience” giveaways Essay or Video • What is your big dream? • How will you go back to your school and encourage other girls? Timing • Spring $ 8
- 10. Month Topic October 25 STEM Career Exploration – Protégé Orientation November 22 Leadership December NO SESSION January 24 Passion + STEM February 28 Embrace Fear and Learn to Fail March 28 Graduation – How Can You Change the World? April 25 Make Up Session MENTOR PROTÉGÉ – SESSIONS Session Format: § 5:45 – 6:10 Registration, Refreshments, Networking Activity § 6:10 – 6:30 Opening § 6:30 – 7:30 GIT Talks or Demo § 7:30 – 8:15 Mentoring session § 8:15 – 8:30 Closing Program Format: Meet once a month for 5 sessions 10
- 11. *Networking –meet new people, learn how to make connections, improve public speaking *GIT Talks –speaker panel with women who have paved the path and are leaders in STEM fields, Question & Answer *STEM Demos – hands on interactive ways to learn about STEM MENTOR PROTÉGÉ – NETWORKING, SPEAKERS, DEMOS 11
- 14. §Ask mentors about their experiences §Share your passions and goals §Ask mentors for help in identifying and defining goals and paths to explore §Ask questions §Be open and have a meaningful conversation rather than answering “yes” or “no” CREATING A PURPOSEFUL MENTORING CONVERSATION Ask mentors about their experiences Share your passions and goals Ask mentors for help in identifying and defining goals and paths to explore Ask questions Be open and have a meaningful conversation rather than answering “yes” or “no” CREATING A PURPOSEFUL MENTORING CONVERSATION 14
- 15. MENTOR PROTÉGÉ – EXPECTATIONS • Arrive at 5:45PM to sign in and network • Attend as many sessions as possible • Limit use of cell phones to be polite and as a sign of respect and appreciation • Give your undivided attention • Participate & engage! • Think broadly and respect that everyone is a product of their unique culture, enjoy the differences, understand other’s values and continue to learn. 15
- 19. Have a fun meaningful discussion with your mentor and protégés. Remember to use the time wisely. Ask as many questions and learn as much as you can! Ensure everyone in your group gets an opportunity to speak. Make sure to get to know everyone in your group! Also, remember to learn your group members’ names! Here are some sample questions. Questions for mentors 1. Where did you grow up 2. Where did you go to school and what did you study 3. How did you choose this school and major 4. What did you like most about your school/program 5. Where do you work, what do you do 6. What experience do you need 7. What do you like most about your job 8. Which of the GIT 7 Core Beliefs has benefited your career path the most Questions for proteges 1. Where do you go to school, what grade are you in 2. What extra curricular activities do you do, and enjoy the most 3. What are some of your hobbies and passions 4. Have you thought about what you want to study in college 5. What do you want to learn from the GIT program 6. Which of the GIT 7 Core Beliefs is most important to you MENTORING SESSIONS 19
- 20. After mentoring sessions, we will meet in the main room and will ask mentors and proteges share what they learned in their mentoring sessions. Mentoring closeout questions 1. Tell us where did your mentor go to college? 2. What did you learn about your mentor/protégé? 3. What does your mentor/protégé like to do? 4. Any advice you learned that is valuable to share? 5. Which GIT 7 Core Beliefs is important to you? MENTORING SESSIONS - CLOSEOUT 20
- 27. Reminders: • Apply for job shadowing and award opportunities • Register for GIT Events • Add and share with us on Social Media • Write a blog about what you enjoyed Email to: girlsintechdc@gmail.com • Session #2: LEADERSHIP • Tuesday, 11/22/16 CLOSING 27
- 28. WASHINGTON DC