Narrowing the gap of under-represented students in the STEM talent pipeline through Dow Leadership Academy
Dow believes that inclusion is imperative to effectively do business as a global company, to be connected with our global stakeholders and to benefit from the full potential of a diverse, creative and empowered workforce.
CHALLENGE
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SOLUTION
To address these gaps, Dow in partnership with Terry Simmons and Company, developed the Dow Leadership Academy, a program created to support under-represented high school students to walk alongside them in mentorship and augment their training in communication, social skills, leadership, and financial literacy, as well as offer STEM career exploration and experiences.
The first pilot cohort, beginning in the fall of 2017, included 15 10th grade students enrolled in Iberville School District. Through the program, these students engaged in two sessions per month over the course of three years until graduation.
Each student in the program was assigned a Dow mentor for accountability, tutoring, and family support. The mentorship component increased student engagement academically and provided mentees an example of what is possible.