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What is A Step Ahead?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.
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How much do A Step Ahead programs cost?Our programs are free of cost and open to everyone!
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What does a typical session look like?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: A brief overview of the topic material Getting familiar with the platforms/software Introduction to new concepts paired with “You Try!” activities Collaboration on a final capstone project (creating a website, making pong, etc..)
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Where are A Step Ahead programs available?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. 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.
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Are A Step Ahead sessions one-time commitments or multi-week classes?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.
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What age group are the courses for? How much experience do I need to sign-up for a workshop?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!
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How can I stay updated on A Step Ahead events?Join our subscription list to stay up-to-date on our latest STEM events, like our exclusive Virtual Coding Camp in Summer 2022.
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I’m interested in teaching. How can I join the staff of A Step Ahead?Fill out our tutor application, and we’ll get back to you in three to four business days with the following steps!
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