One-line solution summary:
Educational online journey to inspire the next generation of women to understand better STEM Careers, find role models and see opportunities
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STEM skills and positions in this field are critical for the well-being of the Latin America and Caribbean economy recovery and for designing more inclusive solutions to societal challenges
Brazil has more than 12 million girls between 13 - 18 years old. Only 63% will finish High School. OCDE report (2018) has shown Brazilian boys outperformed girls in mathematics by nine score points. Only 1% of the girls at age 15 performance different results.
Educational online journey to inspire the next generation of women to understand better STEM Careers, find role models and see opportunities - influence their decision-making—at teenage years. Partnering with companies to build a sustainable pipeline of women in STEM.
Go Girls: Sparking STEM today addresses the gender gap in STEM by fixing three major problems: parents and girls perceptions of gender roles, a lack of role models, opportunities in companies and girls developed skills.
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What specific problem are you solving?
There is a shortage of people in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) studies and jobs. The STEM jobs are growing faster than others, yet the number of students in this field is stationary and remains too low, especially for women.
It is causing tension in the labour market and an extreme lack of diversity in STEM jobs in companies.
STEM skills and positions in this field are critical for the well-being of the Latin America and Caribbean economy recovery and for designing more inclusive solutions to societal challenges
Brazil has more than 12 million girls between 13 - 18 years old. Only 63% will finish High School. OCDE report (2018) has shown Brazilian boys outperformed girls in mathematics by nine score points. Only 1% of the girls at age 15 performance different results.
Unfortunately, the OCDE report found only one in five girls in Brazil expect to work in STEM professions. Change this picture is crucial for recovering our economy. Our solution builds bridges between girls career choices making and companies opportunities to combat the problem.
Go Girls: Sparking STEM today addresses the gender gap in STEM by fixing three major problems: parents and girls perceptions of gender roles, a lack of role models, opportunities in companies and girls developed skills.
What is your solution?
Educational online journey to inspire the next generation of women to understand better STEM Careers, find role models and see opportunities - influence their decision-making—at teenage years. Partnering with companies to build a sustainable pipeline of women in STEM.
Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?
Brazil has more than 12 million girls between 13 - 18 years old. Only 63% will finish High School. OCDE report (2018) has shown Brazilian boys outperformed girls in mathematics by nine score points. Only 1% of the girls at age 15 performance different results.
Unfortunately, the OCDE report found only one in five girls in Brazil expect to work in STEM professions. Change this picture is crucial for recovering our economy. Our solution builds bridges between girls career choices making and companies opportunities to combat the problem.
Go Girls: Sparking STEM today addresses the gender gap in STEM by fixing three major problems: parents and girls perceptions of gender roles, a lack of role models, opportunities in companies and girls developed skills.
Which dimension of the TPrize Challenge does your solution most closely address?
Offer training and flexible curriculum in hard (technical) and soft (social and interpersonal) skills, preparing people for the work of the futureExplain how the problem you are addressing, the solution you have designed, and the population you are serving align with the TPrize Challenge.
Go Girls: Sparking STEM today addresses the gender gap in STEM by fixing three major problems: parents and girls perceptions of gender roles, a lack of role models, opportunities in companies and girls developed skills.
The main initiatives:
Inside Out Approauch
Creating a buzz around the online training program for parents who already work at the companies, educators and partners from the community the company is based on.
Online Workshops
Role-model intervention in which female volunteers working in STEM go to talk to girls about their careers. We also provide activities to desmistify skills required to work in STEM.
Ideathons:
By inspiring girls to discover more of what they really care about. We pupouse to invite girls bring solutions to world biggest challenges.
Learning Journey
Through partnerships, sponsorships, and various initiatives, we offer girls additional ways to learn while having fun applying STEM skills.
In what city, town, or region is your solution team headquartered?
São Paulo, SP, BrasilWhat is your solution’s stage of development?
Pilot: An organization deploying a tested product, service, or business model in at least one community.Explain why you selected this stage of development for your solution.
Go Girls: STEM Today has already reached more than 800 girls between 13 - 18 years old from Brazil. Companies such ArcelorMittal - MT - Fortune Global 500 Top Companies have sponsored our solution and have plans to scale to achieve scale the initiative.
Who is the Team Lead for your solution?
Deborah De Mari Founder of Força Meninas
Which of the following categories best describes your solution?
A new business model or process that relies on technology to be successfulDescribe the core technology that powers your solution.
- Consumer-facing software (mobile applications, cloud services)
Please select the technologies currently used in your solution:
Select the key characteristics of your target population.
In which countries will you be operating within the next year?
In which countries do you currently operate?
How many people does your solution currently serve? How many will it serve in one year? In five years?
More than 800 hundred already served.
In 2 years more than 5000 girls.
In 5 years more than 45000 girls.
What type of organization is your solution team?
For-profit, including B-Corp or similar models
How long have you been working on your solution?
2 years
In which of the following areas do you most need partners or support?
Solution Team
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DEBORAH DE MARI CEO and Founder, Força Meninas
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Solution Name:
Go Girls: STEM today, change tomorrow