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EXPLORE, DEVELOP, AND SHARE YOUR SKILLS AS A STEAMBASSADOR

Apply now to be a paid STEAM mentor this summer. Work with youth to code drones
to fly and robots to dance; make games, swagg, and music beats; create digital
stories and art. Explore and learn valuable STEAM skills while having fun and
inspiring youth from your own community and more. No experience necessary.

APPLY NOW


"I know how valuable mentors in my life have been so I thought if I could just
be a little bit of that to anyone else that would be awesome."

MARIANELLA O.

2020 STEAMbassadors Mentor



ABOUT THE PROGRAM

In 2020, City Colleges of Chicago, Northwestern University, and community
organizations partnered to launch STEAMbassadors, a mentorship workforce
initiative to engage college students in strengthening and sharing their STEAM
passions with youth from their communities.

STEAMbassadors supports young adults, 18-24, in transitioning from participants
to practitioners, as they develop workplace skills, identify and deepen STEAM
interests, and strengthen their identity as civic leaders.

Are a college student at a 2 or 4year city college?
Have a passion to explore and learn STEAM topics?
Want to work with youth as a mentor?
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GAIN EXPERIENCE MENTORING

STEAMbassadors is a paid workforce development program that gives college
students an opportunity to work in the neighborhoods where they are from and
with which they are familiar. Youth adults are trained and hired as STEAM
mentors to lead camps for for K-8 youth from their home community.
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EXPAND YOUR NETWORK
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STEAMbassadors gives mentors an opportunity to connect with senior leaders in
higher education and community partner organizations, as well as, peers from
represented communities across Chicago, Evanston, Michigan, and beyond.
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LEARN NEW SKILLS
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Upon hire, STEAMbassador mentors gain free access to the STEAMville platform to
explore and level up in STEAM skills through specially curated activities, while
also having the opportunity to engage in paid workforce professional learning
experiences.

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THE STEAMBASSADOR JOURNEY


APPLY TO THE PROGRAM

The STEAMbassadors application is a 2-step process. First, complete the
application form linked above. Second, if you are a Chicago Community College
student or a resident of Chicago you must complete the One Summer Chicago
application as well.  Once all necessary applications been submitted you will
receive an email, within 2 weeks of applying, welcoming you to the
STEAMbassadors community.


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LEVEL UP YOUR SKILL SET

Once you are officially hired as a mentor, you will begin your paid training.
You will gain valuable workforce development and STEAM skills to prepare you to
lead summer camps as a community leader for K-8 youth from your own community
and beyond.

Once you successfully complete your paid training you are guaranteed an
opportunity for summer employment as a camp lead mentor until mid-August.

LEAD AS A MENTOR TO YOUTH

You will be placed with community partners for summer employment where you will
lead camps based on the STEAM skills you learned during paid training. Camps may
be in person or virtual depending on the individual programs.

You will continue to receive support and access to learning and skill
development, and you will build community with other mentors throughout your
placement.


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STEAMBASSADOR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

STEAMbassadors doesn’t end with summer employment. You will be welcomed into a
community where opportunities to engage will be curated especially for you. Free
access to STEAMville will continue, and ongoing learning, professional
development and employment opportunities will be shared, and peer-to-peer social
interactions continue year round as well.

I never knew that I could do that much to inspire kids to change who they are or
be like another role model for them.

MALIK M.
2020 STEAMbassadors Mentor


FAQs



LET'S ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS.


WILL STEAMBASSADORS WORK IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY THIS SUMMER?

In person is happening, though there will be a limited number of virtual
opportunities.


STEAMBASSADORS IS PART TIME. ABOUT HOW MANY HOURS PER WEEK WILL I WORK?

Paid training is 9am - 1pm, Monday-Saturday starting in June. You will
participate in 2-3 full day trainings, some Zoom trainings, and and some work
will be self-paced. We will share a more detailed schedule with you before it
begins.
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Once your job leading youth programming begins, you can expect to work a minimum
of 20 hours per week. Some of your work will be done live on a specific
schedule, and some will be done asynchronously as it fits in your schedule. Your
typical work schedule will be 9am - 1pm which matches when camps happen across
Chicago. You must be available during those times.


CAN I STILL BE A STEAMBASSADOR EVEN IF I AM TAKING A SUMMER COLLEGE COURSE?

YES! We highly encourage continued learning while working as a STEAMbassador.
But, you need to be available to work with your camps from 9a-1p during the
summer. We do recommend that you consider how much you can balance with school
and work demands. If you are not sure about scheduling and balancing, email us
or include a note in your application so we can discuss together.


WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE ANY STEM SKILLS? CAN I STILL APPLY?

Absolutely, yes! First, we are willing to bet that you have more skills than you
realize, even if you (or your school) doesn’t always label them as “STEM
skills.” Just look at you using the internet and figuring things out - tech,
problem solving, check, and check! But more importantly, we have designed
STEAMbassadors intentionally so that part of your work is learning and leveling
up your skills.

This work takes a village of people with all kinds of skills, but we need
everyone to be willing to try, to engage, to believe in yourself, and find ways
to build your skillset. The more you learn, the more you can earn. Bonus!


WHAT ARE THE DATES AND THE SCHEDULE FOR THE PROGRAM?

Paid training is 10:30am - 2:30pm, Monday-Friday for paid training May 17 - June
11. Some of the training will be scheduled live and some will be self-paced. We
will share a more detailed schedule with you before it begins.

The program schedule will vary depending on where you are placed. The earliest
possible start date is June 14, and the last possible end date is August 20. You
can expect to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. Some of your hours will be
scheduled live and some will be self-paced. We will share a schedule with you
before your program begins.


HOW MUCH WILL I GET PAID?

The minimum will be $15, though there will be opportunities for STEAMbassadors
to earn more.


DO ALL OF THE JOBS FOR STEAMBASSADORS INVOLVE WORKING WITH YOUTH?

MOST of the jobs involve working directly with youth. There are a few support
positions that are needed for this summer, such as Tech Champions with
Innovation One at Truman College. Check out this cool video for more info on
that opportunity.


WHAT IF I HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION THAT IS NOT ANSWERED HERE?

Excellent! We love questions. Email us atsteambassadors@northwestern.edu.


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