Volunteers Youth Tech Career Literacy Program

Inspire the Next Generation of Innovators

Volunteer Presenters, Mentors, and Showcase Judge

About STEM Coding Lab

STEM Coding Lab provides essential computer science and coding education to K-8 students in Allegheny County who would otherwise lack access. We bridge the digital divide through engaging in-school, after-school, and summer programs.

The Mission: CS Explorers

We are looking for tech professionals to help anchor our CS Explorers Career Literacy Program. This isn’t a standard classroom lecture—it’s an interactive, high-energy summer experience designed to show middle schoolers that a career in tech is exciting, creative, and within their reach.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking entry to mid-level professionals (or enthusiasts!) in the following fields:

• Design & Art: UX/UI Design, 3D Modeling, Industrial Design, CAD, Visualization/Environment Art.
• Data & AI: Data Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning.
• Robotics & Engineering: Robotics/Automation Engineering, Development.

Choose Your Impact (Volunteer Roles)

You can elect to sign up for 1, 2, or all 3 sessions.

🎙️ Guest Presenter

• Commitment: One 45-minute interactive session.
• What you’ll do: Share your career journey and host a "day-in-the-life" activity. Make it hands-on!
• Deadline: Submit your activity plan 14 days before your scheduled date.

🤝 Showcase Judge

• Commitment: 2 hours per session.
• What you’ll do: Sit on a professional panel to provide students with feedback on their work. You’ll offer real-world context for the skills they’re learning and keep the encouragement high.

✨ Project Mentor

• Commitment: 1 hour per session.
• What you’ll do: Work with small groups (2-3 students) to help them troubleshoot and polish their "anchor projects." You are their "technical consultant" and biggest cheerleader.

Schedule & Location

Location: Various sites throughout Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County).

• Session 1: June 29 – July 9
• Session 2: July 13 – July 23
• Session 3: July 27 – August 6

Pre-Program Requirements:

1. May: 1-hour virtual info session + volunteer application.
2. June: 1-hour virtual training

Why Volunteer?

• Community Impact: Help close the tech gap in Pittsburgh.
• Networking: Connect with other tech pros in the local ecosystem.
• Mentorship: Practice your leadership and communication skills with a curious, energetic audience.