Congratulations to Salma Mukhtar-L.A.U.N.C.H.

Congratulations to Salma Mukhtar-L.A.U.N.C.H.

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Congratulations to Salma Mukhtar, tenth grader, for being accepted into The L.A.U.N.C.H. (Learn, Aspire, Understand, Navigate, Connect, Highlight) fall 2022 Cohort hosted by Fortyx80, in partnership with the Pittsburgh Technology Council. The LAUNCH program transforms the natural curiosity of high school girls, in grades 10 and 11, into a voice of leadership in the STEM industry. Through their comprehensive program, high school girls will gain insight into their leadership style and be equipped with the confidence to pursue a successful career path in STEM. Through their engagement, the participants experience growth as leaders and exit the program prepared to create positive changes in their chosen career path.  Salma will attend a 3-day L.A.U.N.C.H retreat at Duquesne University in October.

L.A.U.N.C.H. Encompasses:

• Integration of the Athena leadership curriculum which identifies eight Principles of Leadership
• Engagement with an on-staff career coach and educational consultant.
• Utilizing the Birkman Method to focus interests and strengths into a career zone.
• Meaningful interactions with industry women professionals as STEM mentors and advisors.
• Field trips into the world of STEM.
• Building of both peer and professional networks.
• Customized lessons aligned to the PA Career Education and Work standards.
• Experiential learning through on-site visits into the tech industry.
• A capstone project in the form of a plan for entrepreneurship or plan for advocacy with the integration of tech.