Fab Lab El Paso welcomes parents and students interested in learning more about the LULAC Latina LEADS program to an open house event this Saturday September 10th from 1pm-3pm. The Latina LEADs Program specifically aims to increase participation of female middle school (grades 6-8th) in academics and the STEAM fields. We will cover an overview of the upcoming program, highlights from our inaugural 2021-2022 program, and participants will have the opportunity to fill out the necessary enrollment packet. Join us for light refreshments, and an opportunity to meet our staff and lab space before the first workshop scheduled later this month.

The Latina LEADS is a grant funded program by League of United Latin American Citizen and Spectrum for middle school aged Latinas. The purpose of the program is to introduce the digital world in a safe, legal, and ethical way. Participants will learn about their rights and responsibilities, as well as opportunities available to them in an interconnected digital world. We also empower participants’ learning and ensure that they take an active role in learning, help participants become creative communicators. By working with others in group environments, participants will learn how to think critically and find creative solutions. Latina LEADS students will administer career awareness and/or leadership workshops through a speaker series and be provided field trips to tech companies and other career development opportunities, such as job-shadowing leading Hispanic women.