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How are we creating equitable opportunities to inspire diverse future STEM innovators?<\/h2>\n \n

k2i academy is committed to inspiring more diverse students to consider pursuing a STEM pathway by Bringing STEM to Life!<\/strong> <\/p>\n

We achieve this through three programs, in schools, through work-integrated learning and in the community.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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Bringing STEM to Life: In Schools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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k2i academy works with K-12 school boards to co-design and co-deliver STEM programs integrated with Ontario curriculum. Curriculum connected learning in STEM skills including engineering design, computational thinking and coding, electronics, 3D design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital literacy. k2i programs focus on access and opportunity, reaching communities of need and achieving equitable outcomes for underrepresented students in STEM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We work alongside teachers to develop programming that aligns to the UN Sustainable Development Goals on themes that engages youth such as the environment, climate action, poverty, and sustainability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

k2i is committed to strengthening the teaching workforce with the critical STEM skills needed. Transforming teacher professional learning programs and expanding current models for teacher training will enable more access and opportunity for youth. Building capacity alongside school boards mobilizes access and opportunity for all youth!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bringing STEM to Life: Work-Integrated Learning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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k2i academy\u2019s Work-Integrated Learning Programs have been designed to provide opportunities for underrepresented students entering grades 10, 11 and 12 to participate in a paid summer research project experience aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, while working towards an Ontario high school course credit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed in partnership with Toronto District School Board, York Region District School Board, and Peel District School Board, students are hired as High School Lab Assistants working closely with k2i staff, k2i undergraduate STEM mentors, Lassonde research faculty advisors, industry collaborators, and high school teachers. Working in collaboration with partnering school boards, students who have opted out of STEM pathways are invited to participate with access and opportunity extended to underrepresented students in STEM including girls, Black youth, Indigenous youth and 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. Students work full time in 120 hours of paid work and 120 hours of learning, developing new skills in computational thinking and coding, and experiencing engineering design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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