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STEM EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM

Where Youths Explore, Create and Implement hands-on STEM Projects

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STEM TRAINING

STEM EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM

Top Group Technologies is an information technology (IT) company focused on software development, cyber security, STEM empowerment, workforce development, job placement, recruitment, academic credit recovery, and other customized professional services to our customers both public and private sectors.

As every nation, city and community aspire for technological growth, positive changes need to be made by placing proper educational values towards Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education for children in K-12 grades as well as engage the youths in workforce development training program that would prepare them for future career in the industry.

STEM Club (K-12 Grade): This program is called iASPIRE available for K - 12 grade students through in-school or after-school programs, during which they are able to explore, create and implement STEM projects through hands-on activities on:

  • robotics design
  • web design and mobile app programming
  • video game design
  • computer repair
  • cybersecurity
  • bio medical research
  • summer STEM camp
  • academic credit recovery

STEM Workforce Development Training (Youths 14 and Above): Our workforce development and mentoring initiative called iSUCCEED was to involve students age 14 and above and parents in the area of STEM job training such as:

  • Computer Administrative Support
  • Computer Help Desk Support
  • IT Technical Administrator
  • Database Administrator
  • Web Application Developer
  • Security Manager

MISSION

Our mission is to:

  • inspire and motivate students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
  • create a platform that would enlighten and engage parents of participating students in STEM career

VISION

Our vision is to help each student develop a dream beyond their current situations by:

  • allowing students to have one-on-one hands-on access to STEM programs and activities
  • encouraging then to research, design, create and implement their own cutting-edge projects
  • connecting students to opportunities in education and employment
  • empowering them to develop skills, confidence, pride, self-esteem, and dignity
  • helping them to discover their fullest potential by achieving goals to reach higher levels of education
  • assisting students and their parents in discovering and developing the necessary vocational skills for today's job market
  • encouraging students and their parents to celebrate their successes as they develop skills they need for the workforce, to serve their community and become self-sufficient

PURPOSE

The purpose of our iASPIRE and iSUCCEED empowerment programs are to provide a cutting-edge training and mentoring centers necessary for young people to develop the skills and attributes required to be successful in their education and career, such as responsibility, integrity, critical thinking, personal values, technical and interpersonal skills.


PROGRAMS DETAIL

Through our STEM empowerment programs, we offer customized in-school and after-school program series:

STEM Club (K-12 Grade): This is available for K - 12 grade students only, where they are involved in hands-on robotics, programming, video game design, web and application design, cybersecurity, and bio medical research activities in clubs, camps or school environment settings.


STEM Workforce Development Training (Youths 14 and Above):

This is available for youths age 14 and above as well as parents of student participating in iAspire or iSucceed, the programs include:

Certification Job Skills Training:

For employment and/or employment advancement, employment skills training spans across several high demand industries and occupations such as STEM computer skills as well as help desk support, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, customer service and clerical occupations.


Job Readiness Workplace Training:

Through our instructor led classroom, workshop and presentation activities, we provide job readiness workplace training program to clients in each step toward employment either preparing for employment, transitioning to employment, or even retaining employment, all these have helped our clients to stand out while advancing in their careers.


Job Placement Assistance:

Our Job placement assistance program is available to all clients after job training completion, we provide resume writing assistance, interview skills training, career days, direct referral to the employer, working with recruiting companies, job fairs, collaboration with employment agencies and networks.


Academic Credit Recovery:

Our academic credit recovery program provides an alternative setting opportunity for high school students to repeat certain high school level courses which they have been unsuccessful previously. After successful completion, the credits are transferred back to the student’s home school so as to matriculate with classmates.


Job Readiness Workshops:

We also provide workshops in the following areas: Resume Writing, Interviewing Techniques, Salary Negotiation Skills, Various Job Search Techniques, Cover Letter Writing, and Career Mapping and Development among others.


Certification Job Skills Training:

For employment and/or employment advancement, employment skills training spans across several high demand industries and occupations such as STEM computer skills as well as help desk support, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, customer service and clerical occupations.


For more information please contact Temi at 240-350-6159 or by email at Temi@topgrouptech.com.

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