Ignite Worldwide

IGNITE’s mission is to create opportunities to spark girls’ excitement about technology careers and inspire them to new possibilities. IGNITE lights them up. Girls and non-binary students in grades 6-12 from all backgrounds interact with professional women in technology careers during the school day. Young women and non-binary students glimpse themselves as innovators and entrepreneurs through stories of successful women who work and live in their communities. Working with teachers, IGNITE increases girls and non-binary students interest and participation in computer science and engineering classes. With the growth and positive outcomes IGNITE has created, a demand for the program in elementary schools and colleges has arisen. IGNITE’s mission now encompasses girls and non-binary students at every level of their education. How does IGNITE work? Teachers are trained to become chapter leaders for a school. We support chapter leaders in organizing panel discussions, field trips, and job shadows during the school year. Professional women in STEM careers volunteer and share their knowledge and experience. Self-identifying girls and non-binary students participate in chapter events and get inspired. Supporters and corporate sponsors make it all possible.