The U.S. Consulate is ready to support young women in STEM fields by providing mentoring programs
The United States government is committed to assisting the next generation of female leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by connecting them with networks and opportunities that will help them advance their careers and dreams in the technology fields.
The United States government is committed to assisting the next generation of female leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by connecting them with networks and opportunities that will help them advance their careers and dreams in the technology fields.
The closing event celebrated the graduates, who shared their experiences and highlighted how participation in the program helped them to refine their skills and boost their confidence to advance in their various careers.
U.S. Consul General Claire Pierangelo congratulated the young female STEM professionals on completing the mentorship program at the project’s closing ceremony in Lagos.
Pierangelo emphasized the importance of expanding young women’s networks in STEM fields, encouraging them to pursue tech careers, and ensuring the mentor-mentee model’s sustainability in Nigeria.
“I am pleased to see that our TechWomen Nigeria alumni have taken steps to replicate their exchange experience by providing mentoring opportunities for young women in STEM in their local communities,” said Pierangelo.
The closing event celebrated the graduates, who shared their experiences and highlighted how participation in the program helped them to refine their skills and boost their confidence to advance in their various careers.
U.S. Consul General Claire Pierangelo congratulated the young female STEM professionals on completing the mentorship program at the project’s closing ceremony in Lagos.
Pierangelo emphasized the importance of expanding young women’s networks in STEM fields, encouraging them to pursue tech careers, and ensuring the mentor-mentee model’s sustainability in Nigeria.
“I am pleased to see that our TechWomen Nigeria alumni have taken steps to replicate their exchange experience by providing mentoring opportunities for young women in STEM in their local communities,” said Pierangelo.
“The United States government is committed to advancing women’s and girls’ rights and participation in STEM fields by enabling them to reach their full potential in the tech industry.” The TechWomen and TechGirls programs are shining examples of this dedication.”
Rita Amuchienwa, Country Account Executive for West Africa at Intel Corporation, served as a mentor throughout the project. She outlined the advantages of the mentor-mentee model pioneered by the TechWomen Nigeria Alumni Association.
“Young women in technology, in particular, can benefit from mentoring as a means of building confidence, improving skills, and setting attainable career goals,” Amuchienwa said.
Rofiat Korodo, one of the mentees, explained that her participation in the mentorship program has helped her build capacity, expand her professional networks, and expose her to top female role models in her field.
“It’s been a fantastic experience.” My mentor gave me advice on specific professional situations, negotiation strategies, opportunities, and career path objectives. “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to participate in this mentorship program,” Korodo added.
TechWomen is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State. It builds participants’ professional capacity, fosters mutual understanding among key professionals, and increases young women’s interest in STEM careers by exposing them to female role models.
Since the program’s inception in 2013, 45 Nigerian women in STEM have taken part in a one-of-a-kind five-week mentorship program to improve their specialized skills, connect with valuable mentors, and build a professional network of like-minded women.
