iUrban Teen iCalculate STEM Summit

2400 South 240th Street,Des Moines WA 98198

12 August, 2021

Description

Come learn about accounting, data analytics, and finance from some of the top industry professionals to experience a career in finance! iCalculate is a 2 ½ day STEM Summit for high school students focused on Accounting. Students will tour PACCAR Truck Manufacturing while learning about accounting, data analytics, and finance careers. • Lunches and transportation to the tour provided • Workshops, truck building simulations, and a panel with industry professionals, professors, and college students • Prize raffle and Certificate of Participation to attendees Students will participate in discussions with industry professionals, college professors, graduate students, and undergraduate students to understand and highlight opportunities and earning potential in the accounting and finance industry. Students and parents will also receive information from staff at Western Washington University’s Accounting program and staff at Highline College’s Accounting program to support postsecondary learning and opportunities. Please note: iUrban Teen has an intentional reach to Black, Indigenious, Latinx and other students of color who have historically been excluded. iUrban Teen is a STEM+Arts education program that brings together underrepresented teens and young adults for career exploration and mentoring. The non-profit organization which launched in 2011 has positively impacted over 9,000+ youth with a geographic reach covering Oregon, Washington, California, Texas, and soon New York. In addition, there is a focus on family engagement and that all programs are free to eliminate cost barriers for youth to participate. There is an emphasis on cultivating strong family relationships and building a sense of community for the youth. iUrban Teen has established a welcoming community that also provides a strong support network, not only for historically excluded youth, but also those in foster care and youth with disabilities.