IGNITE Worldwide
Organization Details
| Name | IGNITE Worldwide |
| URL | https://www.igniteworldwide.org/ |
Organization Description
| Mission statement | IGNITE Worldwide is the answer to achieving gender equity in STEM. We work directly with teachers during the school day to provide programming that promotes STEM education and career advancement for girls and non-binary youth from historically marginalized communities. Through hands-on events that connect students with role models who live and work in their communities, students recognize new possibilities for their futures. |
| Service(s) description | Sponsor field trips and career panels that engage girls and non-binary students with pursuing STEM careers. Schools do about 3-4 activities with them a year and have sent students to help with their yearly fundraising event in the past. |
| Program impact | 80,000+ girls served to date. IGNITE provides teachers with the tools they need to attract and retain girls and non-binary students in STEM classes. See the comparison of female enrollment in computer science and engineering courses before and after IGNITE. 9 out of 10 girls served by IGNITE attend Title 1 schools, where 40% or more of the students are eligible for free or reduced lunch. |
Community programs are organized into categories known as Community School Elements. All community programs associated with IGNITE Worldwide are listed below and each program may be provided at 1 or more schools. You can use the 'Show Details' buttons to learn more about each program.
Expanded Learning (1 program)
Programs that provide opportunities outside of the regular school day to practice and reinforce the skills students are learning in the classroom, to get exposure to new and different areas that may spark their interest and curiosity, and to cultivate strong social emotional skills and mindsets.