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INSPIRE. PURSUE. THRIVE.

College Student Support

Our mission is to inspire and empower Latinas to pursue, thrive and advance in STEM.

STEM 

Resources 

K-12

Outreach 

Connect with Mentors

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Listen to Community College Path Podcast

Meet Mentors and Other Community College Students at conferences and events 

Apply for Scholar Program 

CC2PhD goal is to prepare community college students and transfer students for social science PhD programs

97% of MESA community college students transfer as STEM majors

The MESA Schools Program fosters early interest in math and science and prepares California middle and high school students for college in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) majors. 

MESA is also active at Community Colleges & Universities 

92% MESA high school graduates go to college

Enter Team Robotics Competition

SHPE's vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers.

Conferences. 

Scholarships.

Networks.

High School & University Chapters  

Familia, Service,

Education and Resilience

Apply for Scholar Program 

The CCCP develops and strengths academic partnerships between UCLA and California community colleges, particularly those with large underrepresented student populations.

UCLA CCCP seeks commitment to social justice and diversity

Learn About Transfer Pathways 

Curious about engineering? 

The SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering, and to be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders.

SWE Vision is to be key to the success of women in engineering and technology.

Aspire / Advance / Achieve

Chapters are across many colleges & university campuses.

Mission: To increase the number of students who enroll in four-year colleges and universities, earn college degrees and return to the community as mentors and leaders to future generations.

PUENTE includes writing, counseling and mentoring.

This how I get to a four-year university!

PUENTE is found across 38 high schools and 65 community colleges in CA

Code.org seeks to expand access to computer science in schools 

K-12 students can learn to code for free! No experience required1

Explore past projects and learn when and where the next will begin.

Vision is that every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science, just like biology, chemistry or algebra. 

Check out free online courses! Start at any skill level.

GMIS seeks to develop talent into important leadership roles

Programs and partnerships in elementary, middle & high schools

See Hispanic scholars, engineers, tech developers, and scientists.

Mission is to inspire and motivate students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

Conferences. Scholarships. Networks.

STEMup4Youth is dedicated to inspiring the next generation to pursue the elements of STEM by bringing children fun, hands-on STEM activities. 

Serving Boys & Girls Clubs, public libraries, presentations, expos, bookmobiles, children's festivals, county fairs, and summer reading programs.

Activities for preschoolers and middle schoolers are available

Workshops include teaching LEGO robot programming and coding classes for different age groups.

Careers with Code creates content on career inspiration, tips, profiles, news, events and more on the careers of the future.

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What can I do with code? Where do I start?

Meet Hispanic Coders...  

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"Game-changing jobs of Tomorrow" 

Careers with Code is an inclusive, diverse environment where you can find art mixing with computer science, digital technology with sports, health with tech and business and much more.

Mission is to increase girls’ interest and success in technology, engineering and making through innovative educational experiences and mentor relationships. 

DIY Girls a supportive community for girls driven by an interest in creating and building with technology.

Program offers after-school and summer programs that provide hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) experiences for girls.

Programs inspires & supports girls in 4th-12th grade to create their own projects and inventions.

Mission is to develop and support innovative and inclusive mentorship opportunities that will inspire the next generation of diverse healthcare leaders for underserved communities

MiMentor supports our Undocumented Student Community

MiMentor is a national mentoring organization committed to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals

Thinking about becoming a medical doctor? 

Natalie Benavidez