STEM Youth After-school Programs
Thank you for your interest in Skillcity's STEM After-School Program, in collaboration with the City of Edmonton.
The program aims to bolster STEM education among youth, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, through community-based out-of-school activities as part of a broader STEMCEL strategy. It offers the iRockSTEM, equipped with cutting-edge technology like VR and 3D printers, for individuals aged 8 and up to explore STEM subjects. Additionally, the STEM Heroes+ mentoring program focuses on building youth confidence and motivation to pursue STEM careers. Overall, the initiative provides comprehensive support to help students enter and succeed in STEM career pathways.
iRockSTEM (8-13 years)
Mondays 3:30- 5:30 pm
The program provides community-based out-of-school support to youth for STEM-based subject areas, to help improve educational outcomes. This is part of our STEMCEL strategy. To increase the participation of traditionally underrepresented students in STEM disciplines by providing wraparound programming that strengthens the pipeline that brings students into STEM career pathways through a variety of out-of-school activities.
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Youth Rocks (Junior and High Schoolers)
Wednesdays 3:30-5:30pm
@MP4 Terwillegar Rec Centre
YouthRocks is brought to you by Riverbend ROCKS, in partnership with Skillcity Institute and the City of Edmonton, It is a platform where dreams, aspirations, and capabilities converge. Designed exclusively for middle-school and high-school students like you, our program is here to guide you through the vital steps of your academic, career, and life paths - all at no cost!
STEM Heroes+ (Junior and High Schoolers)
Thursdays 2:30-4:30pm
@MP2 Clareview Rec Centre
STEM Heroes+ is a mentoring program designed to build youth confidence and strengthen their sense of belonging within the STEM community. Through mentorship, guidance, and engaging learning experiences, the program encourages young people to explore STEM subjects, develop their skills, and increase their motivation to pursue meaningful and enriching careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.