Launching Educational Assistance Programs Forward Inc.

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“To serve youth from disadvantaged ethnic backgrounds by providing them with social and cultural enrichment that include seminars that foster self- esteem and academic excellence, college tours and educational support and exposure to science, technology, engineering and math careers.”

“Continued facilitation of the pre-college initiative membership program in collaboration with the national society of black engineers (nsbe) for 90 disadvantaged and underrepresented ethnic youth pursuing careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and technology (stem), the youths were provided: (1) monthly math tutoring (2) travel to nsbe national conference in detroit, mi and the regional conference in pittsburgh, pa where they interacted with college students and professional engineers, attended workshops designed for hands on activities, and participated in stem competitions; and (3) exposure to guest speakers representing diverse stem fields such as national institute of science and technology (nist) representatives dr. J. Prichard and dr. C. Jones. The organization also participated in first lego robotics, kid wind energy, ten80 racecar and math competitions and was also featured in the nsbe national magazine, the bridge. Conducted a fundraiser to support delivery of clean water to the residents of flint, mi.”

“Conducted numerous presentations and seminars for disadvantaged and underrepresented ethnic youth to: (a) promote the awareness of career opportunities in the field of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; (b) provide access to college planning assistance; and (c0 provide mentoring and tutoring service; (2) upgraded the historical exhibit that highlights african american contributions to science and technology that was displayed at local high schools including calvert high, northern high and patuxent high; (3) recipient of the calvert collaborative for children and youth 2019 educational award; (4) facilitated the attendance of 50 students to the annual black engineer of the year award; and led several community service projects including conducting repairs at calvert housing shelter, project echo.”

“Historical exhibits 3,146 0 0 speaker fees 175 0 0 speaker fees 175 0 0 scholarship reception 2,346 0 0 dues 425 0 0 dues 180 0 0 fundraising 1,011 0 0 fundraising 1,000 0 0 fundraising 1,000 0 0 total 9,458 0 0”