MDA Mentorship Program: STEM Explorations
Description
This session is for youth and young adults ages 16-21 who are specifically interested in STEM careers (science, technology, engineering, and math). Participants will work with mentors from a specific field to complete an interactive project while also diving deeper into the ins and outs of the field.

Participants will:

  • Team up with mentors and other participants to learn about career pathways through interactive activities.

  • Hear from professionals living with neuromuscular disease about their experiences navigating higher education and employment.

  • Build connections with other participants and mentors around shared interests.


Requirements:

  • Complete a brief online application.

  • Have access to a computer and Internet. *

  • Be able to attend and participate in two 90-minute video calls each week for five weeks. Specific days and times of the week will be determined soon. Calls will be held in the evenings.

  • Participate in the discussion boards throughout the week.


    • *If access to technology is a barrier to participation, MDA may be able to help. Please reach out to us at resourcecenter@mdausa.org for more information.

    It is encouraged to complete the application in one sitting. MDA must receive your completed registration form no later than 30 days prior to the start of the program in order to be accepted.
Dates:
1/15/2025 - 2/17/2025
Ages:
Ages 16 - 21
Cost:
$0.00
Availability & Registration Deadline:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 12/5/2024.