Stem Program
The Capital Youth Empowerment Program (CYEP) is dedicated to transforming lives, communities, and industries by providing individuals and families with the resources they need to succeed and inspire others.
leverages experienced staff, mentors, and volunteers to deliver high-quality programming. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders, we prepare youth and young adults for future careers in STEM fields.
Supporting CYEP means investing in a brighter future for individuals, families, and communities.CYEP's STEM Programming is Leveling The Playing Field
Join CYEP's STEM Program: Education, Innovation, Opportunity- Build Your Future Today!
The program provides mentorship to help students develop a strong commitment to learning, positive values, and essential social skills.
The STEM program The STEM program equips students with critical skills in computer literacy, coding, robotics, forensic science, and other high-demand areas.
STEM professionals and mentors connect students with college and career pathways in STEM fields, offering guidance and serving as role models for achieving professional success.
Why is STEM Education Important?
The Benefits of STEM Education: Our Mission
Students entering kindergarten today will graduate in 2033. It is our responsibility to ensure they are prepared to lead in the 21st century and compete in the global economy. According to a report by the Center on Education and the Workforce, there will be eight million jobs available in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields by 2022.
However, many of the next generation of workers may lack the skills and qualifications needed to fill these roles. To address this gap, we must provide students with a strong academic foundation in STEM and guide them toward careers in these high-demand fields.
STEM education not only prepares students for future jobs but also fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation. By investing in STEM programs, we ensure that our children are ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s workforce.
How it Works
Summer Engineering Scholars Cadet Academy (SESCA)
SESCA was designed to help students explore post-graduation opportunities in STEM fields, including workforce development, military careers, and higher education. The program offers interactive sessions on college readiness, workplace skills, and essential life skills. Participants use Microbits to learn coding and design visualization, creating automated systems. Working in teams, cadets apply the engineering design process to solve real-world problems.
After school STEM Mentoring Program
This program serves 5th-grade students at Cora Kelly School for Math, Science, and Technology, as well as Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School. It provides hands-on STEM activities and mentorship to inspire interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Summer Engineering Scholars Cadet Academy (SESCA)
Activity
Details
- Introduction to Camp
- Icebreakers (Get to Know Each Other)
- Introduce Engineering Design Project
- Begin Research & Brainstorming Phase of Project
- Breakout Groups with Engineering Teams
- Engineering Mentor Meetings (Meeting Topic: How to Research & Brainstorm, Assigning Roles & Responsibilities)
- Workplace Development: (Military Opportunities)
- Icebreakers (Team building)
- Intro to Coding using Microbits
- Microbit Challenges
- Breakout Groups with Engineering Teams
- Engineering Mentor Meetings (Meeting Topic: How to Incorporate Microbit to Design)
- Higher Education: College Search
- Virginia Tech Lab Visit
- Headshots
- Mid-Project Review & Feedback
- Breakout Groups with Engineering Teams
- Engineering Mentor Meetings (Meeting Topic: Building Phase)
- CYEP Youth Empowerment Session
- Icebreakers (Public Speaking Skills)
- Breakout Groups with Engineering Teams
- Engineering Mentor Meetings (Meeting Topic: Testing & Evaluation Phase)
- Create Student Success Portfolio
- Breakout Groups with Engineering Teams
- Rehearse Group Presentations
- Closing Ceremony for Students & Parents
Testimonials
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- Program oversight
- Communication with grant maker
- Mentor training support
- Developmental Asset Training
- Student recruitment
- Supervision
- Snacks
- Parent Communication
- Mentor recruitment
- Mentor support
- Think-A-Bit Lab
- STEM supplies
- STEM Capstone project
- Graduation support
- Program oversight
- Communication with grant maker
- Mentor training support
- Developmental Asset Training
- Student recruitment
- Supervision
- Snacks
- Parent Communication
- Mentor recruitment
- Mentor support
- Think-A-Bit Lab
- STEM supplies
- STEM Capstone project
- Graduation support
