About the Program
With two 3-month long cohorts per year, the Luminaries Mentorship program is designed to support girls, women, and gender diverse people in two main groups: students in grades 8-12 and adults who are preparing for or navigating the early stages of their STEM career.
Our mentors are STEM professionals who generously volunteer their time to support our participants because they share our passion for making STEM more diverse and inclusive. Your mentor is invested in fostering a meaningful relationship that supports your growth.
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High School
For students in grades 8-12 interested in exploring STEM careers & education
Get matched with a STEM professional who will help you complete a hands-on project.
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Early Career
For professionals and college students navigating the early stages of their STEM career
Get matched with someone more established in their career to provide support and guidance.
Mentors empower the next generation of STEM ❤️
Mentors hold keys that can unlock inspiration, motivation, confidence, and resources. Even if a mentor doesn't have experience in the specific fields or skills mentees want to learn more about, they can tap into their network and help research other resources.
Mentors also have a lot to gain! Being a mentor is a natural way to reflect on and celebrate your accomplishments. Many of our mentors have expressed a renewed appreciation for all of the hard work and support that brought them to this stage of their career and life. For those in the early and middle stages of their career, mentoring can be a great way to build your resume and deepen your connection to the STEM world!
What our mentors are saying...
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ChickTech mentors come from all over the country and represent a wide variety of backgrounds and experience from the full STEM spectrum. Check out some of the cool jobs our mentors have!
