Lockheed Martin Extends Girls Inc. Partnership to Support Girls’ Engagement in STEM

Beginning in 2016, Lockheed Martin will work with Girls Inc. to pilot a new, five-year group mentoring model at Girls Inc. Eureka! sites in Denver, Dallas, Omaha, and Holyoke, MA, where volunteers will provide support to girls through mentorship and active engagement. Director of Programs Emily Mwaja said Girls Inc. of Omaha is excited to partner with Lockheed Martin to strengthen the interest and confidence of girls to pursue STEM education and careers.

Girls Inc. has committed significant resources to exposing girls to the cutting-edge world of STEM. Through the Eureka! program, Girls Inc. provides girls with hands-on, minds-on opportunities that build their interest, confidence, and skills and knowledge in STEM. Participants of this five-year program experience a wide array of opportunities, including an intensive annual summer program at the University of Nebraska Omaha as well as multiple summer externships during their junior and senior years.

Girls Inc. of Omaha inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, providing more than 1,000 girls annually with life-changing experiences and solutions to the unique challenges girls face. Learn more about Girls Inc. of Omaha at girlsincomaha.org, like at Facebook.com/GirlsIncOmaha, and follow on Twitter @GirlsIncOmaha.