Academy Achievers

Academy Achievers

At a glance

Causes

  • Black, asian and minority ethnic groups
  • Children / families
  • Education
  • Local / community
  • Training / employment support
  • Women
  • Young people

Other details

Organisation type: 
Not for profit
Geographical remit: 
National - Britain

Objectives

Academy Achievers is a non-profit organisation that focuses on working with children and young people aged 5 to 25 years old who are vulnerable, disaffected, disadvantaged, and have experienced real trauma. These individuals come from marginalised communities.

We specialise in STEM and Web 3 activities, empowering our youth to become innovative, creative, and digitally equipped for the future of work.

Historically black women has been underrepresented in STEM courses at university as well as in STEM careers many women in the field struggle against the perception of working in a biased environment.

From our #BeMedigitalinclusion program the women told us that most of them in STEM careers leave their jobs because they feel underpaid and underrepresented. The #BeMedigitalinclusion mentoring program aims to close the digital skills gap and prepare global majority women and girls for the future of work.

Activities

Our Activities 

Junior Coding Club

Join our weekly coding club where enthusiasts of all levels come together to learn, collaborate, and create. Develop problem-solving skills, enhance creativity, and foster teamwork through engaging coding challenges and projects.

#BeMedigitalinclusion Mentoring Program

Dive into an immersive journey of 12 week mentorship, gaining insights from industry professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Navigate career pathways, refine skills, and build networks, equipping yourself for future success in STEM fields. #BeMedigitalinclusion Programme, aims on raising the aspirations of one million global majority women and girls in STEM | AI | Web 3-related careers.

Early Years Steam Music

Explore Music for Early Years, where children discover the joy of music while nurturing creativity and cognitive development. 

Virtual STEAM Camp

Dive into a Virtual STEAM Camp, immersing in interactive science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths activities, fostering curiosity in STEAM and innovation from the comfort of home.

Advanced Python Coding Bootcamp

Accelerate your coding proficiency with our intensive Python coding bootcamp. Master the fundamentals of programming, algorithms, and data structures, empowering yourself with practical skills for diverse career opportunities in tech. Gain confidence in problem-solving and unleash your potential in the world of software development.

Current opportunities

Join our team as a dedicated Mentor for Young Women aspiring to enter the fields of STEM. Empower future leaders, close the digital skills gap,...

Previous placements

  • Mentor to Empower Young women into STEM Careers