Opportunity Pathways Programs

Our Opportunity Pathways Programs address educational opportunity gaps for students (PreK-12) by providing standard aligned, evidence-based education, career exploration, post-secondary education support, workforce development, social emotional learning, mentoring, and leadership opportunities, to youth throughout Allegheny County. Opportunity Pathways Programs aim to expose girls to various post-secondary pathways and promote income-sustaining careers.

“The confidence that the PATHmakers program instilled in my daughter is phenomenal.

Amanda, PATHmakers Parent

  • STEM Impact

    STEM Impact

    STEM Impact is a “train the trainer” initiative that makes it possible to reach many more children with our acclaimed STEM curricula. We supply partner after-school providers with the instruction, materials, and resources that they need to deliver quality STEM programming. The curricula are interactive, and educational activities are uniquely structured to awaken children’s interest in STEM.

    STEM Impact supports elementary school students who come from high poverty, ethnic and racial minority, disabled, and female populations, all of which are significantly under-represented in the STEM educational and career fields.

  • PATHmakers

    PATHmakers

    Middle School & High School PATHmakers broadens 5th-12th grade girls' interests & nurtures their confidence as learners and future employees. PATHmakers helps give girls the tools they need to resist the stereotypes that discourage them from pursuing their career interests and provide them with opportunities for holistic growth.

    YWCA Greater Pittsburgh's reputed Saturday Academy & Corporate Visits program includes monthly full-day events that bring girls to local trade schools, corporations, colleges, and universities for educational enhancement, college and career preparation, and the opportunity to meet women who are successful professionals, regardless of field.

We are currently accepting partners for our STEM Impact Program!

Learn more about the program by downloading our flyer here. Fill out our registration form to get started!

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