CS in LA NEWSLETTER Last Updated: July 12, 2019
NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Aspire IT - lead a coding club for girls
Applications for the next round of AspireIT funding, for programs occurring between October 15, 2019 and June 14, 2020, are open now through July 1, 2019.
Are you a member of the Aspirations Community? Visit the AspireIT Leader page to get started on your application journey. The Toolkit is full of new videos, guides, and resources to help your team present an amazing program. NOTE: Do not complete any part of your application in the AspireIT Portal. Follow the instructions provided on the website and in emails sent to you to complete an application for consideration.
Want to be A Partner Organization? Visit the AspireIT Partner Organization page to find out more. Register your interest in being a partner HERE so that potential AspireIT Leaders can connect with you.
Still have questions? Email the team at [email protected]
EDUCATORS:
CSTA Equity Fellowship
Apply to Become One of CSTA’s First Equity Fellows Details and Application
Deadline: August 5th
Learn More and Apply
Description: Seeking K-12 teachers who:
THE JOINT SPECIAL POPULATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (JSPAC) and the Statewide Collaborative for Special Populations calls all educators to EQUITY ACTION! Join JSPAC for their (5) webinar series "Call to Equity Action", as your institution begins planning your 2020-21 Equity Framework, charting the next phase of equity efforts.
Learn more and register here
LOCAL LOS ANGELES EVENTS:
LA Works - Volunteer Opportunities
www.laworks.com
Click on "Opportunity Calendar" to search for community service projects by date or click on "Opportunity Search" to search for organizations you would like to help.
Click on "Register" to create an account to sign up for community service projects.
Check age requirements if you are under 18 years old and have parents or guardians complete forms if necessary.
L.A. Youth at Work - Employment Opportunities
Attend a Job Skills Workshop and Work Readiness Certification Workshop to prepare for seasonal and other employment opportunities for youth ages 16 - 24 years old.
www.layouthatwork.org
STEM RESOURCES
Modern Figures Podcast that introduces and elevates the voices of Black women in computing (produced by IAAMCS and NCWIT)
Career Girls: Learn about job in STEM/ lesson plans for mentors
Technolochicas
Technolochicas.org
Get inspired to follow in the footsteps of these 10 amazing Latinas who share a passion for technology. Learn about their journeys, watch how each one of them is succeeding in their technology-related fields and get motivated to create the technologies of the future!
NCWIT CS Posters for Classrooms
Order here: https://www.ncwit.org/resources/type/posters
Description: Order these great posters to decorate your classroom and inspire a new generation in computer science! Items include a set of 10 Technolochicas, C4C’s What is your Coding SuperPower, Aspirations in Computing Announcement, and more!
MAKERS.com
MAKERS is a storytelling platform for the trailblazing women of today and tomorrow. The website features 4,500+ original videos and 400+ MAKERS interviews with diverse women. Last year saw the launch of the MAKERS Stories app designed to empower individuals to be their own storytellers. New this year is a podcast consisting of 8-episodes with stories from the history-makers and glass-ceiling breakers of the past, present, and future
Women in IT: By the Numbers
The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) presents the most compelling statistics on women's participation in IT on NCWIT's Women in IT: By the Numbers.
Women of JPL:
Description:: https://women.jpl.nasa.gov
Learn about the women of JPL. They are fascinating women. And many of them have overcome enormous obstacles, from birthplace, to economic hardship - even war - to fulfill their goals of working in the space program. The women are available to speak to students; each of them has participated in the program as they really have a desire to inspire young girls to "Dare Mighty Things"
Fab Fems
http://www.fabfems.org/
Find role models and guest speakers.
Are you a Fab Fem? Create your own profile to become role model for others.
NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Aspire IT - lead a coding club for girls
Applications for the next round of AspireIT funding, for programs occurring between October 15, 2019 and June 14, 2020, are open now through July 1, 2019.
Are you a member of the Aspirations Community? Visit the AspireIT Leader page to get started on your application journey. The Toolkit is full of new videos, guides, and resources to help your team present an amazing program. NOTE: Do not complete any part of your application in the AspireIT Portal. Follow the instructions provided on the website and in emails sent to you to complete an application for consideration.
Want to be A Partner Organization? Visit the AspireIT Partner Organization page to find out more. Register your interest in being a partner HERE so that potential AspireIT Leaders can connect with you.
Still have questions? Email the team at [email protected]
EDUCATORS:
CSTA Equity Fellowship
Apply to Become One of CSTA’s First Equity Fellows Details and Application
Deadline: August 5th
Learn More and Apply
Description: Seeking K-12 teachers who:
- have demonstrated success in disrupting the disparities impacting females, underrepresented students of color, English language learners, students with special needs
- desire to deepen your knowledge, skills, experience, and network to develop as a teacher leader
- want to collaborate with a diverse, highly skilled cohort of like-minded leaders to have a broader impact
THE JOINT SPECIAL POPULATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (JSPAC) and the Statewide Collaborative for Special Populations calls all educators to EQUITY ACTION! Join JSPAC for their (5) webinar series "Call to Equity Action", as your institution begins planning your 2020-21 Equity Framework, charting the next phase of equity efforts.
Learn more and register here
LOCAL LOS ANGELES EVENTS:
LA Works - Volunteer Opportunities
www.laworks.com
Click on "Opportunity Calendar" to search for community service projects by date or click on "Opportunity Search" to search for organizations you would like to help.
Click on "Register" to create an account to sign up for community service projects.
Check age requirements if you are under 18 years old and have parents or guardians complete forms if necessary.
L.A. Youth at Work - Employment Opportunities
Attend a Job Skills Workshop and Work Readiness Certification Workshop to prepare for seasonal and other employment opportunities for youth ages 16 - 24 years old.
www.layouthatwork.org
STEM RESOURCES
Modern Figures Podcast that introduces and elevates the voices of Black women in computing (produced by IAAMCS and NCWIT)
Career Girls: Learn about job in STEM/ lesson plans for mentors
Technolochicas
Technolochicas.org
Get inspired to follow in the footsteps of these 10 amazing Latinas who share a passion for technology. Learn about their journeys, watch how each one of them is succeeding in their technology-related fields and get motivated to create the technologies of the future!
NCWIT CS Posters for Classrooms
Order here: https://www.ncwit.org/resources/type/posters
Description: Order these great posters to decorate your classroom and inspire a new generation in computer science! Items include a set of 10 Technolochicas, C4C’s What is your Coding SuperPower, Aspirations in Computing Announcement, and more!
MAKERS.com
MAKERS is a storytelling platform for the trailblazing women of today and tomorrow. The website features 4,500+ original videos and 400+ MAKERS interviews with diverse women. Last year saw the launch of the MAKERS Stories app designed to empower individuals to be their own storytellers. New this year is a podcast consisting of 8-episodes with stories from the history-makers and glass-ceiling breakers of the past, present, and future
Women in IT: By the Numbers
The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) presents the most compelling statistics on women's participation in IT on NCWIT's Women in IT: By the Numbers.
Women of JPL:
Description:: https://women.jpl.nasa.gov
Learn about the women of JPL. They are fascinating women. And many of them have overcome enormous obstacles, from birthplace, to economic hardship - even war - to fulfill their goals of working in the space program. The women are available to speak to students; each of them has participated in the program as they really have a desire to inspire young girls to "Dare Mighty Things"
Fab Fems
http://www.fabfems.org/
Find role models and guest speakers.
Are you a Fab Fem? Create your own profile to become role model for others.
EXPAND YOUR CS AND CAREER SKILLS
FIND MORE STEM OPPORTUNITIES including Internships, Scholarships:
- Code on your own or find a class
- Resources to Learn and Explore CS
- Career Skills
- Resources through Google
FIND MORE STEM OPPORTUNITIES including Internships, Scholarships:
- The Connectory - a repository for STEM based activities nationwide.
- EnScholar
- Teen Life
- ALA - your local libraries have college and career activities and initiatives year - round
