Women make up around half the United States workforce but only 35% of the science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) workforce. When it comes to some of the fastest growing STEM industries, women’s representation is even lower: only 16% of engineers and 26% of computer scientists are women (see: NGCP’s State of Girls and Women in STEM). Girls and women continue to face significant barriers when pursuing STEM in K-12 settings and in the workforce.

We are taking action, and we can’t do it alone. By volunteering just one hour of your time to take this self-paced online training, you will learn to be an effective champion supporting girls in STEM!

The training is designed for professionals from a diverse range of industries (including both STEM and non-STEM industries and roles) to learn how to advocate for girls in STEM effectively. Through video presentation, reflection questions, and action planning this training will cover the following: 

• The current state of girls and women in STEM 
• Barriers to equity in STEM 
• Strategies for overcoming barriers to equity in STEM 
• The importance of allies, champions, and advocates 
• Actions you can take TODAY to be a champion for girls in STEM! 

The whole process will take approximately 1 hour to complete. After you submit your completed reflection questions, you will receive an email acknowledging your completion.

Here are some more resources to support you in being a champion for girls in STEM.

• Share Your Badge: You will receive a badge after completing this training. We encourage you to share your badge on social media or with others you work with and encourage them to complete this training too. By spreading knowledge and awareness we can make a positive change.  
• Take the STEM Together Pledge: Take NGCP’s STEM Together Pledge and encourage others to do the same by sharing on social media or via email.

Learn more through these great resources from NGCP and our partners.

• NGCP: State of Girls and Women in STEM 
• NGCP: Five Ways to Be an Ally to Girls and Women in STEM 
• NGCP: Empowering Women and Girls in STEM with Male Allies  
• Techbridge Girls: Role Models Matter Training  
• NCWIT: Male Allies and Advocates Toolkit