Techbridge students cite the lasting impact of interactions with role models and work site field trips on their academic and career choices. Through our many years of experience working with role models, we have designed effective strategies for making your outreach or field trips a success.

It’s personal stories—told with passion and honesty—that help girls relate to role models and see technology and engineering in a new light. And just as important, role models talk to girls about more immediate matters like summer internships, financial aid, and college preparatory programs. These lessons are especially important for students in Techbridge, as many will be the first members of their family to attend college.

Resource Guide and Toolkit

With funding from Google, we developed a resource guide to help role models and corporations host effective classroom visits and worksite field trips. A toolkit CD accompanies this guide, containing files of sample hands-on activities, icebreaker activities, Future Engineer Certificate, and other resources to make your outreach fun and engaging.

Download these resources:

Get Involved. Make A Difference.
A Guide for Classroom Visits and Field Trips for K-12 Students.

Role Model Toolkit Part 1: Sample Bios, Agendas, Templates, etc.

Role Model Toolkit Part 2: Icebreakers and Activities

Role Model Toolkit Part 3: Future Engineer Certificate

Training Workshops

Techbridge designs and conducts workshops for role models on how to engage girls in the classroom or during worksite visits. We conduct these workshops at corporate partner sites as well as the Techbridge office. A workshop typically includes:

• Tips and practical advice for communicating meaningfully to young girls
• Ideas for hands-on projects and icebreakers
• Customized follow-up guidance if needed

If you would like to receive information about future trainings on how to work with students in your community please email us. 

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