Programs
About Our Programs
The Coalition listens to what the community wants and prioritizes BIPOC voices as agents of change in the STEAM workforce. The Coalition also works to amplify BIPOC voices and develop equity commitments with the public and private sectors. The Northeast STEAM Coalition meets monthly with more than two dozen community, government, school, business, and education partners. We maintain and iterate on a dynamic community-wide vision with concrete goals to prioritize BIPOC hiring, change under-representation in STEAM, and create culturally responsive programs for our youth.
The Makerspace
The NESC Makerspace attempts to fill a gap in the availability of quality STEAM programming for neighborhood youth. When school is closed we strive to be open. Whether it’s inservice days, spring break, or summer vacation, the Makerspace provides snacks and a safe place to create.
STEM Camps
The NESC pilots programming and develops curriculum that is freely available to Coalition Partners. Part of piloting this program is offering a variety of STEAM camps during winter, spring, and summer breaks.
After-School Programs
The NESC is staffed by peer mentors who provide after school programming in Robotics and Coding, as well as Sports and STEM. After-school programs are often facilitated by our partners at local schools or other community gathering spaces.
Creative Entrepreneurship Academy
We recently completed the first year of our creative entrepreneurship program. This program intentionally serves young women and works to engage them in using the Makerspace as a tool for self-sufficiency.
Explore Resources
Explore our Resources page to find upcoming programs and Makerspace events that interest you!