WWFC focuses on increasing self-esteem in underserved Bay Area children through interaction with inspiring athletic role models and confidence building experiences.
Kids learn to believe in themselves, and with encouragement and guidance from college and professional athletes, students are motivated to excel.
Corporate Experiences extends WWFC’s confidence-building work with low-income kids into high school via our new STEM-focused career awareness program.
Our Goal
Empower underserved students to learn STEM careers are accessible.
- Introduce students to companies making a difference
- Connect students with relatable employees in various roles including entry level jobs
- Share background stories which allow students to see themselves in professional roles
Our Virtual Field Trips
Transport students to company campuses on Zoom.
- “Behind the scenes” tour of corporations – from the classroom setting
- Introduction to the companies’ STEM work
- Panel of entry level employees to talk about their jobs and their journeys
- Student Q&A
CONFIDENCE BUILDING CONTINUUM
Grades K-8
Children’s Champions and Holiday Heroes
Bi-Annual Sports Events
Confidence Building Experiences
Grades 9-12
Corporate Experiences
Virtual Tours
Job Panels
Career Awareness
INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION
by leading a virtual Corporate Experience!
Lead a Zoom-style experience to allow employees and students to participate from home:
- Educate underserved students about your company’s work and impact (both past and present)
- Help underserved students learn about access points to a career with your company, including entry level positions that require varying levels of post-secondary training and education
- Help your company create a qualified pipeline of diverse future employees who are interested in careers in STEM.
Additional STEM Career Planning Resources
- Link to Entry Level Jobs in STEM* – including job descriptions, starting salaries, education/training requirements, free training/education options, and links to more information
- Link to Work Experience and Enrichment Ideas in STEM* – including free training and education opportunities and internships for High School students to explore career options
*Note: Initial guides focus on healthcare
