Question 1

What is A Step Ahead?

Accepted Answer

We are a teen-led non-profit organization striving to empower young students by cultivating their STEM skills. Ultimately, our goal is to help students take a step ahead in their careers.

Question 2

How much do A Step Ahead programs cost?

Accepted Answer

Our programs are free of cost and open to everyone!

Question 3

What does a typical session look like?

Accepted Answer

We’ve noticed that most of our students learn by doing! As a result, we have made our courses hands-on, interactive experiences. A typical workshop is structured as follows:

1. A brief overview of the topic material
2. Getting familiar with the platforms/software
3. Introduction to new concepts paired with “You Try!” activities
4. Collaboration on a final capstone project (creating a website, making pong, etc..)

Question 4

Where are A Step Ahead programs available?

Accepted Answer

A Step Ahead programs are available to all students across the globe! All you need is access to the internet to tune in whenever we host a workshop, whether through a library or independently.

In addition to live workshops, we also upload our courses to our YouTube channel.(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYqRpPUKOx4ysooQ-UbOuug/featured) This provides an asynchronous space that many students love.

In the future, we will also support app-based learning in which students can complete various STEM-related courses, ranging from cell development labs to programming lessons.

Question 5

Are A Step Ahead sessions one-time commitments or multi-week classes?

Accepted Answer

A Step Ahead courses are available in various learning models. Our one-time workshops give students a brief, thorough introduction to the subject so they can explore their interests and passions. A Step Ahead courses are available in various learning models. Our one-time workshops give students a brief, thorough introduction to the subject so they can explore their interests and passions. Our multi-week camps generally go in-depth into one particular topic. In this longer model, students meet 1-2 times each week for a month and gain comprehensive knowledge in their field of interest.

Question 6

What age group are the courses for? How much experience do I need to sign-up for a workshop?

Accepted Answer

Our workshops are geared towards students grades K-8; however, anyone interested in increasing their STEM knowledge can join. No prior STEM experience is required! All you need is a positive mindset and a passion for learning!

Question 7

How can I stay updated on A Step Ahead events?

Accepted Answer

Join our subscription list (https://siliconvalleyastep.wixsite.com/a-step-ahead/subscribe)to stay up-to-date on our latest STEM events, like our exclusive Virtual Coding Camp in Summer 2022.

Question 8

I’m interested in teaching. How can I join the staff of A Step Ahead?

Accepted Answer

Fill out our tutor application,(https://forms.gle/ucdoRKYjdEcRKSDK8) and we’ll get back to you in three to four business days with the following steps!

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