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A story about girls in STEM. A story about building a new initiative to engage a million women and men as mentors at a time where we are losing too many girls and young women in the STEM workforce. www.millionwomenmentors.org MORE... In the past 10 years, growth in STEM jobs has been three times greater than non-STEM Jobs. 80% of the fastest growing occupations in the United States depend upon mastery of mathematics and scientific knowledge and skills. While women comprise 48% of the US workforce, just 24% are in STEM fields, a statistic that has held constant for nearly the last decade. And, while 75% of all college students are women and students of color, they represent only 45% of STEM degrees earned each year. Too many of these young women leave STEM degree paths despite their good academic standing, often citing uncomfortable classroom experiences and climate. Even when women persist to earn a STEM degree, women are less likely than their male counterparts to work in a STEM field. STEM fields pay more and the wage gap is 92 cents on a dollar versus 75 cents in other fields. High quality mentoring programs that connect girls and young women with STEM professionals can significantly increase the number of women who pursue and succeed in careers in STEM fields. Exposing girls to successful female role models can help counter negative stereotypes because girls see that people like them can be successful and the stereotype threat can be managed and overcome. Recent surveys report 1:3 youth will graduate college without a mentor. This must change.

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Thinking BIG About GIRLS &

Women in STEM

© Million Women Mentors, an Initiative of STEMconnector® Contact

[email protected]

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Who Has Been a Great Mentor in Your Life?

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What Changed in Your Life as a Result of Having a Mentor?

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Could You Mentor a Young Woman Focusing on Her Career and Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM

Skills) 2 Hours a Month or 20 Hours a Year?

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I can be …

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Girls feel

Pushed out by boys

In STEM Classes

Pulled outby girlfriends

White House Conference on Tech Inclusion

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The Need to Move the Needle

80% of the fastest growing occupations in the U.S.

depend upon mastery of mathematics and scientific knowledge and skills.

In the past 10 years, growth in STEM jobs has been

three times greater than non-STEM Jobs.

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The Story is in the numbers…

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Others followed suit…

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Women are…

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They often lack role models of success and fear failure

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Graduate college

without a mentor

Mentor.org

Interested in a STEM careermyCollegeOptions® college planning study on

millions of High School Seniors

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myCollegeOptions®

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MENTORSMeaningful careers in STEM that also pay well

It’s hard, rewarding work

show..

What education we need to get jobs

Mentor 2.0(Mentor + Sponsor)

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And companies win tooIn one study…

Employees who mentored were promoted 6 times more often, than their peers who did not mentor.

#MillionWMentors

25% of employees who mentored received a salary grade changed (as opposed to 5% of the employees who did not mentor.

Employees who participated in the mentoring program had a

retention rate 20% higher than those who did not mentor.

Source: Wharton School of Business on Sun Microsystems (now owned by Oracle)

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“I have 8.3 million girls in 39 States. 80% of the National Girls Collaborative sites surveyed said

they are looking for Mentors.”

Karen Peterson

Chief Executive OfficerNational Girls Collaborative Project

#MillionWMentors

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Edie Fraser

“Let’s Get Them a Million STEM Mentors. Let’s work on this together and

bring in Partners.”

Chief Executive OfficerSTEMconnector®

#MillionWMentors

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Million Women Mentors ® is an initiative of

STEMconnector®, designed to link “all things STEM,” is a consortium of over 120 companies, associations, societies, policy organizations, government entities, universities and academic institutions concerned with STEM education and the future of human capital. Our work spans the entire pipeline (Kindergarten – Jobs) and how STEM education experiences translate into careers. The STEMconnector® team advises and counsels our members and partners to ensure best STEM practices and scalable investments. STEMconnector®, a division of Diversified Search, LLC. Some of our other initiatives include:

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120 STEMconnector® STEMcouncil Members

Include: Cisco, Tata Consultancy Services, Sodexo, Pepsico, Apollo Group, ADP, UST Global, Chevron, Adecco, BP, Lockheed Martin, Dow Chemical, ATT, Intel, Verizon, KPMG, US Department of Defense, ASU, Samsung, DMACC, Walmart, US Department of Energy, Monsanto, 3M, Alpha Corporation, and more!

100 Women Leaders in STEM100 CEO Leaders in STEM100 Diverse Leaders in STEM

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A team is built

#MillionWMentors

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Launched January 8th

#MillionWMentors

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OUR GOALSIncrease the percentage of U.S. high school girls

planning to pursue STEM careers

Increase the percentage of U.S. young women pursuing undergraduate degrees in STEM fields

Increase the percentage of U.S. women staying in STEM careers

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“China does not discourage their daughters in STEM” Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth

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22+ sponsors and 56+ partners

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Top 9 Breakthroughs1] 170,000+ pledge commitments from 1,200+ sources 2] 22 sponsors and 56 national partners reaching 30+ million girls/young women (as of Sept. 22)3] Briefing and strategy sessions with 130+ corporations and 10 branches of government and significant inventory by U.S. Department of Defense4] Release of Women in STEM – Realizing the Potential (with Tata Consultancy Services), 5] Launch of Million Women Mentors bi-weekly e-newsletters (average open rate of 30%), 6] 10 million twitter impressions and significant news stories (Christian Science Monitor, Roll Call, U.S. News and World Report, Huffington Post, Forbes.com, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg, etc.), 7] 13 U.S. Senators and Congresswomen engage at U.S. Senate event (and Op-Ed written by Senator Gillibrand for Huffington Post), 8] Support from high-profile brand ambassadors: Debra Sterling (GoldieBlox), Tena Clark (DMI Music – Emmy Winning Producer), Actor Hil Harper (CSI-New York), Simona de Silvestra (Formula One, Race Car Driver)9] Mentor Fireworks – 22+ states sign on through National Girls Collaborative Project, STEM networks, and three Lt. Governors lend their support (championed by Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa)

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1990 M Street NW Suite 550Washington, DC 20036Office: (202) 296-3009

www.MillionWomenMentors.org

LEADERSHIP COMMITTEES & FUNCTIONS

MISSION To support the engagement of one million Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) mentors (male and female) to increase the interest and confidence of girls and

young women to persist and succeed in STEM programs and careers.

TECHNOLOGYChair: Balaji Ganapathy –

TCSStaff POC: AJ Shah, Julie

Kantor, Dr.Dane Boyington

1. Strategy for launch of the MWM phase II website

2. Develops an interactive mentor to partner matching database

3. Develops a technology infrastructure for capturing matrices and outcomes

4. Responds to other committee technical needs

5. Suggests appropriate technological improvements to MWM team

COMMUNICATION & BRANDING

Chair: Michael Norris - SODEXO

Staff PoC: Lorena & Julie

1. Simplify and refine key MWM messaging

2. Manages all marketing collateral

3. Develop and package MWM results, official events and recognitions

4. PR/Social media strategy 5. Develops MWM Brand

Ambassador strategy 6. Organizes and manages Town

Hall to the US

CORPORATE & BD STRATEGY

Chair: Jane Oates Staff PoC: Edie, Julie & Lorena

1. Defines MWM corporate outreach Strategy

2. Mobilizes Corporate pledges and provide linkages to state partners

3. Explores MWM management & consulting Services

4. Explore MWM and Corporate Co-branding opportunities

STATE & FEDERAL STRATEGY

Hon Lt. Gov. Kim ReynoldsSheila Boyington

1. Mobilizes mentor pledges & mentoring opportunities by state

2. Provides support and leadership for mentoring activities by state

3. Shares best practices & hosts communications with all participating states

4. Mobilizes Federal & government pledges

PARTNER ENGAGEMENTChair: Patrice D’Eramo -

CISCOStaff PoC: Julie Kantor &

Partnership Manager

1. Activate and leverage core opportunities with each partner

2. Research new partners3. Position top partners for

corporation/government matching

4. Raise visibility of partner outcomes

5. Others (TBD)

GLOBAL STRATEGY Chair: PepsiCo

Edie Fraser & Talmesha Richards

1. Develops the MWM Global outreach Strategy

2. Mobilizes global sponsorship

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Balaji Ganapathy - TCS

Michael Norris – SodexoPatrice D’Eramo - Cisco

Maria Velissariou - PepsiCo

MWM LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

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State Campaign Pledges• California – 10,000

• Georgia – 10,000

• Iowa – 5,000

• Kentucky – 2,015

• MAGIC – Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC 9,600

• Montana – 5,000

• New York – 10,000

• North Carolina – 3,000

• Oklahoma – 1,300

• Oregon – 5,000

• Pacific NW – Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Washington 3,000

• Pennsylvania – 3,000

• Southern New England – Massachusetts, Rhode Island 10,000

• Tennessee – 10,000

• Texas – 20,000

• States in the Process – Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, Kansas, Arizona,

New Mexico and New Jersey, Utah

22 States confirmed

Lt. Gov Reynolds Iowa, Tennessee and Gov Patrick

of Massachusetts Mobilize Corp Community in

Partnership

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Taking ActionPledges, Partners and

Sponsors

Contact: [email protected]

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How Companies Can Get InvolvedSTEP 1: PLEDGE TO MENTOR – Pledge _____employees to mentor and engage in building, recruiting and retaining a Diverse STEM workforce. Work with Million Women Mentors Consults Team on corporate strategy and connections. Start by identify current efforts underway that meet MWM reqs and then ‘blow them out’ by setting a three year goal. (see p. 37-43). Invite MWM team to webinar for ERG groups etc. to introduce with your leadership.

STEP 2: CONNECT W/ MWM PARTNERS – Companies can identify geographically focused pockets of opportunities using webportal, MWMconsults (for Sponsors) and infographic map. MWM Partners are girl and young women serving non-profits, associations with STEM professionals, research institutions, and national media outlets. (Partner list p. 36)

STEP 3: THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & SPONSORSHIP – Help build movement through active role on Leadership Council or working group with focus on: technology portal, communications and branding, partnership strategy, state networks, cities, federal and global strategies. Benefits include: thought leadership position across industries, branding visibility/development, customized mentoring consulting.

Contact: [email protected]

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MWM SponsorsPlatinum Sponsors ($100,000+)

Gold Sponsors ($50,000)

Silver Sponsors ($25,000)

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FOUNDING PARTNERSSTEMconnector®National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP)NpowerMentorNetSTRATEGIC PARTNERSAmerican Association of University Women (AAUW)Academy WomenAlhambra Chamber of CommerceAmerican Geophysical UnionAmerican Institute of Architects (AIA)Arizona State University (ASU)Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC)Black Girls CodeBusiness Professional Women Foundation (BPW)Center for Women in BusinessDiversity WomenEnterprising Women

eWomen NetworkFirstGirls Inc.GirlstartGirl ScoutsGlobal WINGreat Minds in STEMHoward UniversityInnovateEducateInformation Technology Senior Management ForumJunior AchievementLatina StyleLearningBladeLean InManufacturing InstituteMENTOR National Mentoring PartnershipMeridianmyCollegeOptionsNational 4-H CouncilNational Alliance for Partnerships in

Equity (NAPE)National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT)National Utilities Diversity Council (NUDC)National Women’s Political Caucus Foundation (NWPC Foundation)NeprisNew York Academy of SciencesPublic Leadership Educational NetworkSally Ride ScienceSkills USASociety of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)Success in the CityTeach for AmericaTechBridgeUnited Negro College FundUS2020U.S. News and World ReportWomen in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN)YWCA USA

Contact: [email protected]

MWM Partners (National Girl Serving Non-Profits, Associations and Media)

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% of your workforce ?

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What “Pledging” MeansBy logging onto www.millionwomenmentors.org and clicking “Pledge

to Mentor” individuals, organizations, and companies are entering the process toward becoming one of the “million” mentors. Through this

agreement with MWM, a commitment is made to mentor a girl in STEM for 20 hours out of the year. Through this mentorship process,

along with your help MWM hopes to provide the information necessary to help girls and young women persist and succeed in STEM

programs and careers.

Join the Million!

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MWM Pledges – 1,000 and Up

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Face to face mentoring

Online mentoring

Paid internships or apprenticeships

Workplace mentoring at your company

Sponsorships

Pathways to Mentor

20hrs Minimum Per Year (just 2 hrs/month)

5

Action: Make Your Multi-Year Pledge at www.millionwomenmentors.org

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MWM Matching Technology Portal Connects

+ many more#MillionWMentors

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MWM Resources

All Found on www.MillionWomenMentors.org

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Mentor Action Guide

Suggested activities for 12 weeks of mentoring

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STATE LEADERSHIP ASSISTANCE and TOOL KIT AVAILABLE TO BUILD FROM:

CONTACT - Sheila C. Boyington: Senior Advisor , STEMConnector ®and President – Thinking Media/Learning Blade – [email protected]

TOOL KIT INCLUDES:• Frequently Asked Questions• Guide to State Plans , Goals and Pledge• Steering Committee Formation• Sample Agendas for Monthly Phone calls• State Champion Agreement • Letter from Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds , IA• Standard Presentation• One Page Flyer • MWM Brochure• Mentor Action Guide• Other materials

CREATING YOUR STATE’s MOVEMENT

#MillionWMentorsContact: Sheila Boyington – Senior Advisor, STEMconnector and President, Thinking Media/Learning Blade – [email protected]

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Thanks forbelieving in me yesterday

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I am a STEM worker

Today

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MWM Calendar

• December 4th – State Partners Town Hall

• October 21st – Women in STEM Boston Conference

• November – MWM Campaign

• January 2015 – National Mentoring Month and Potential Cities Launch

• January 8th – MWM Anniversary

• January 13th – Leadership Council Meeting and global strategy with

teleconference option

• March 8th/9th – International Women’s Day and MWM Announcements

• March 23rd – 27th – MWM States Week

• March 24th– Leadership Council Meeting & MWM Conference and

Recognition Day

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To engage with the Million Women Mentors Movement, please contact: [email protected]

Twitter Hashtag: #MillionWMentors