EmpowHERto Programs
At EmpowHERto, we’re preparing the next generation of young women of color to step confidently into the worlds of tech and finance. Our STEM pathways spark curiosity, build real skills, and open doors to opportunity.
Programs • STEM Pathway
Ages 13–17
At EmpowHERto, we’re preparing the next generation of young women of color to step confidently into the worlds of tech and finance. Our programs are designed to spark curiosity, build real skills, and create pathways to opportunity from middle school through high school.
Our STEM programs are designed to:
Each program blends learning and mentorship, ensuring every girl is equipped not only to succeed, but to thrive.
Our STEM pathways are offered across EmpowHERto locations, with local partners and mentors bringing each experience to life.
See STEM ProgramsTRAIN, COACH, SUPPORT, MENTOR, GROW TOGETHER, LEARN, BUILD, SUCCEED, CHANGE, SLAY
Each program includes hands-on learning, real-world projects, and mentorship from community and industry role models.
CodeHER introduces girls to the language of technology through hands-on, project-based learning. Participants explore fundamental coding concepts and eventually build simple programs—often their very first lines of code in languages like Python.
It’s more than learning to code; it’s learning to create.
Apply for CodeHER
AI4HER opens the door to the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. Girls learn how AI works, how to communicate with AI models, and how to leverage prompt-engineering to solve real-world problems.
This program demystifies AI and shows girls of color that they belong in the future of technology.
Apply for AI4HER
Data4HER offers foundational exposure to data analytics, visualization, and the problem-solving skills behind data-driven decision-making. Participants discover what data is, why it matters, and how it’s used in industries around the world.
It’s an accessible entry point into one of the fastest-growing career fields.
Apply for Data4HER
Finance4HER builds critical financial literacy skills—from budgeting and saving to understanding investing, generational wealth, and money management.
While not traditional STEM, financial empowerment is essential to creating economic freedom and long-term stability for young women of color.
Apply for Finance4HER
One application connects you to multiple EmpowHERto STEM pathways. Indicate your interests in the form so our team can match you with the right opportunities.
GROW TOGETHER, LEARN, BUILD, SUCCEED, CHANGE, SLAY
Learn more about how our programs work, who can apply, and how you can support our mission.
Contact Our TeamExplore our Programs page to see which program fits your age, interests, and location.
Many of our programs are free or subsidized through community partners and donors.
Visit Get Involved to learn about volunteer and mentorship opportunities in Toronto and Fort Lauderdale.
