05/26/2026
"Think about the first adult who told you that you could do something you didn't think was possible for you.
Now imagine that adult says: ""You could be the one who designs the AI systems that will shape the next century.""
That is the conversation SheTek STEM is committed to having with every girl we reach.
The pipeline problem in tech doesn't start when women enter the workforce. It starts in middle school, when girls begin receiving messages â sometimes explicit, often subtle â that STEM isn't ""for them.""
The data makes this painfully clear:
đ Girls who are exposed to STEM role models before age 14 are 3x more likely to pursue STEM careers
đ Yet only 26% of computing jobs in the US are held by women
đ And the AI workforce is even less diverse â with women holding under 22% of technical AI roles
SheTek STEM addresses this early â introducing girls to technology in safe, inclusive, exciting environments where they can see themselves as builders, innovators, and future leaders.
Our work doesn't start at the job application. It starts before the fear.
If you're an educator, parent, or organization that wants to partner with SheTek STEM â reach out. The next generation of women in AI is counting on us.
â¤ī¸ Tag someone who was that first door-opener for you."
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