Pioneras en Stem

Puentes and ECCO offer Pioneras en STEM as a free program for students who are registered in Road to College.

Latina students in red graduation gowns and caps

Pioneras en STEM is a STEM focused postsecondary and career exploration program for Latin female-identifying high school students.

The program addresses the severe underrepresentation of Latinas in STEM fields, who make up less than 2% of the STEM workforce nationally, by building confidence, skills, and exposure to STEM careers.

Empower

Through structured lessons, one-on-one advising, and experiential learning, PSTEM helps participants explore pathways in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Inspire

Strategic partnerships, such as our collaboration with Shell and Ochsner’s Education Team and its Optimus Program, provide direct interaction with STEM professionals who reflect the backgrounds and lived experiences of our students.

Why It Matters

These experiential learning opportunities help students increasingly envision themselves in a future where they can make informed decisions about their access to STEM education and career pathways.

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