Overview
The NETwork BICP’s goal for the eSTEAM (evolving Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math) program is to bridge the digital divide and technical skills gap by exposing high performing minority youth ages 11-14 to careers in STEAM. Our inaugural eSTEAM Fair held September 2018 brought together AT&T business units, community organizations, and The NETwork BICP members to engage youth with hands-on and informational exhibits. Our eSTEAM events, like the eSTEAM Fair, provide STEAM-centered educational enrichment to the next generation workforce, primarily located in underserved communities. Since September 2018, we have reached more than 300 youth.
Collaboration
The success of our eSTEAM Fairs has been achieved through collaboration with internal and external partners, who help us deliver engaging exhibits in the areas of STEAM to youth attendees. Our shared passion for advancing the skill sets of minority youth and preparing them for corporate and community leadership has cultivated fruitful national and local relationships with organizations like Black Girls Code, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Dallas Opera, Microsoft, NASA and countless others.
We have also taken the eSTEAM experience to homeless youth by collaborating with Homeless Service Providers (HSPs) under the Believe Dallas initiative. We leverage our eSTEAM Fairs hosted within the AT&T footprint to promote Access from AT&T, the company’s low-cost broadband solution for low-income families, to ensure students have in home Internet access to support their learning. By volunteering, our employees are not only personally gratified, but also are exposed to parts of the community they would not otherwise see. Our membership feels invigorated and inspired by the great work we are doing as we inspire imagination.
We’ve partnered with:
- 5+ Business Units
- 40+ Exhibitors
- 300+ Attendees
- 50+ Volunteers
For more information, visit our eSTEAM page.