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STEM Mentor Training

You have the skills —

We can help you share them

With flexible, accessible, STEM Mentor Training

 

Inspire the next generation of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) professionals by learning to become a confident mentor. Originally offered online, the STEM Mentor Training curriculum can now be downloaded as a PDF, allowing you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.

Learn About

  • Youth development
  • Experiential learning
  • How to build a rapport with both students and teachers
  • Academic standards for science and math
  • Behavior management strategies and tips
  • How to connect with youth
  • Creative ways to engage students in hands-on STEM activities

Support Your Community

Young people are eager to learn how their classroom lessons apply to the real world. STEM Mentor Training shows you how to share your professional experience in a classroom, group or one-on-one setting.

Train Your Volunteers

Use STEM Mentor Training to prepare your volunteers to work with students in both school and non-school settings. A certificate of completion is issued for each unit. Optional materials, references, and activities provide mentors with creative hands-on tools they can use to bring STEM lessons to life.

Motivate Your Workforce

Build partnerships in your community by encouraging your employees to become mentors. Employees report that mentoring others facilitates their professional growth.

Contact Information

To learn more, contact Martha Aitken by phone at 206-219-2429 or by email at aitkenm@wsu.edu