Inspiring the next generation of engineers
Venture Academy: Grades K – 8
Venture & LEAP Academy Our Venture and LEAP Academy seeks to engage and inspire youth through hands-on learning tailored for students in grades K through 12. Our goal is to provide a stimulating environment for students and to let their creativity flourish while exploring various engineering concepts.
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Youth Outreach
Venture reaches youth in grades K – 8 through outreach initiatives, curriculum-based school workshops, and one of a kind summer programs. Our curriculum develops problem solving skills and engages kids through experiments, hands on projects and fun education-based activities.
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• 2,022 students engaged through summer programs including 27 international students from 12 countries
to deliver free curriculum-based travelling workshops to 23,783 students in grades K – 8
• 27 female-identifying students received funding to attend • 40 co-op placements for Engineering undergraduate students • 73 high school volunteers donated 12,000 hours • 67 bursaries for students in need
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LEAP Academy: Grades 9 – 12 LEAP gives high school students a unique opportunity to explore what McMaster Engineering has to offer. The program offers nine streams of education that expose students to different fields of study offered at McMaster.
OF STUDENTS enrolled in 2019 were female-identifying
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