Igniting the Pathways to Success Mentoring Program

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2025 STEM Mentoring Program Participant Application

Application period October 12, 2024 – February 15, 2025

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR 2025 STEM MENTORING PROGRAM PARTICIPANT APPLICATION!

Overview
Overview

"Mentorship is the influence, guidance, or direction given by a mentor. A mentor is someone who teaches or gives help & advice to a less experienced & often younger person."

 

Just like there are many paths to the same destination, there are multiple ways to mentor. Ignite Arts & STEM approach matches mentors with a small cohort of like-minded mentees who share similar goals & objectives.

 

Ignite Arts & STEM’s Igniting the Pathway to Success Mentoring Program was developed to support BIPOC high school students (grades 9-12) interested in exploring careers in STEM. In partnership with Medtronic Diabetes and the Entertainment Industry Professionals Mentoring Alliance (EIPMA), the program consists of a series of in-person workshops that integrates soft skill building with life-skill development & post-secondary education culture awareness.

 

Kicking off on Saturday March 1, 2025 and running through Saturday April 5, 2025, the 6-week program will be hosted at Medtronic Diabetes offices in Northridge. Program participants will get personal guidance & support along with the opportunity to meet & network with experienced professionals via two (student moderated) panel discussions and two speed mentoring sessions. Like speed dating, speed mentoring allows mentees to connect with multiple professionals in a short amount of time. Each session will involve ~5-8 rotations with ~10-12 minutes in each rotation. The sessions begin with a short interactive panel discussion with all of the mentors. With each rotation, mentees get to interact with a new group of professionals and engage in a new conversation.

 

The 6 week term is limited to 25 students. Qualified candidates are accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. To ensure that mentees get the most out of the program, we require that mentees commit to all 6 weeks. Mentees will be connected to multiple mentors during each 6 week program.

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Application


    Student Info
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    Our Igniting the Pathways to Success STEM program is exclusively open to students who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color).

    If you are unclear what BIPOC means, please read this article: Why We Use the Term BIPOC

    Thank you for your interest in Igniting the Pathways to Success STEM program! We appreciate your interest.

    This program is designed to provide a platform specifically for students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Our goal is to create a platform for underrepresented voices in STEM.

    We would be happy to connect you with resources for other STEM programs that might be a good fit for your interests.

    We encourage you to explore our website to learn more about Ignite Arts & STEM.

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    Please Note: This program is exclusively open to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students.

    If you are unclear what BIPOC means, please read this article: Why We Use the Term BIPOC





    Secondary education is high school, while post-secondary education is what students attend after high school. Colleges, universities, vocational, and trade schools are all examples of post-secondary education.


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    Being "first-generation" means that you are the first person in your immediate family to pursue any kind of post secondary education. In other words, neither of your parents has a college degree or completed a professional/vocational certification or apprenticeship. If an older sibling or family member attended college, completed a professional/vocational certification, apprenticeship you are still considered a first-generation student.


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    STATEMENT OF ACCURACY FOR STUDENTS

    I affirm that the information presented in this application is true, correct, and complete, to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false or misleading statements on this application may disqualify me. I understand that this application doesn't guarantee my participation in the program and that my participation requires approval of my application by the 2025 Igniting the Pathways to Success STEM program Committee.

    In the event that my submission application is accepted and approved, I authorize the release of my name, likeness, photographs, audio and/or video recordings for publicity purposes. Additionally, as a participant, I understand that I become an alumni of the 2025 Igniting the Pathways to Success STEM program and will participate to the best of my ability in appreciation of the generosity of the community.

    Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet eligibility criteria will not be considered for this program.

    In order for your application to be eligible for consideration, you must complete the following:

    1. Complete all required fields and submit your application to the Igniting the Pathways to Success STEM program Committee
    2. Click on the "Submit" button below.

    Your application will not be considered for the Ignite Arts & STEM 2025 Igniting the Pathways to Success STEM program unless you submit your application before the deadline and comply with Items #1 and #2 stated above. There will be no exceptions!