September 2024
STEM CHATS LOS ANGELES, CA AND ABOUND
Dakar & Hart Beat Academy Resource Training
PURPOSE
STEM Chats Powered
By STEAM Engines
bridging the Physical and Virtual World
Provide a launch plan for the extension of the STEM Chat Series in Los Angeles, California. Academic year 2025-2026
Provide a solution to expanding STEM Chats throughout the Nation 2026-2027
BACKGROUND
Dakar Hart Beat Resource Academy Training will extend STEM chat initiatives backed by STEAM engines designed by the Dakar Foundation and Heart Beat Resource Training Academy Partnership for year-round and next-gen continuous management.
HeartBeat Studios
Heart Beat ResourceAcademyTraining
Dakar Foundation
Building a CultureThrough Digital Pathway Initiatives
DAKAR HART STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Fulfilling DOD Strategic Priorities 1, 1.1.3, through Dakar Hart Strategic Priorities:
STEM CHATS STEAM ENGINES
Formative Evaluations
Comprehensive Evaluation Approach
● Conduct intake evaluation to establish individual and cohort baselines
● Implement quarterly evaluations throughout the program
● Focus on measuring outcomes and progress over time
Why It Matters
Track student growth from a clear starting point
Identify areas for personalized support and curriculum adjustment
Demonstrate tangible impact to stakeholders
Impact
Data-driven program refinement based on student progress
Ability to show quantifiable improvements in skills and readiness
Enhanced value proposition for students and industry partners
Our evaluation strategy, starting with intake and continuing quarterly, ensures we can measure and maximize student growth throughout their journey.
YEAR TO YEAR PROGRESS
Past Accomplishments
Dakar Foundation
● Over 3,500 Youtube videos posted regarding STEAM stakeholder Engagement
● BOD Dakar Foundation
General Arnold Bray
● 20+ years proven experience mentoring students from underserved and underrepresented communities to W9 paying positions
● National Accreditation, Previous DOD grant recipient, contracted with California Jobs First and HeartBeat Studios in Los Angeles, CA geared for National Expansion.
Future Goals
Hart Beat Academy Resource Training
Launching STEM chats in Los Angeles Classrooms
● Invite qualified and interested students to summer or afterschool apprenticeship clubhouse
● Continue to be in contact after completion
● Expand nationally
● Ability to engage with industry professionals
● Ability to tour LA/Denver/DMV DOD sights
● Ability to work on innovative STEAM projects
● Mentored by industry professionals throughout
● Backed by a physical clubhouse for belonging, community and stakeholder engagement, and innovation
PROGRAM IMPACT AND OPPORTUNITY
The HART-Dakar Foundation Collaboration
ANTICIPATED EXPANSION
Building A Culture Through Digital Pathway Initiatives
Creating an
AY 2025-2026
Reaching
1,000 Students in the Los Angeles Area
Storytelling
PROPOSED RESEARCH ADVISORY PROGRAM
Students Building
Practical Skills
Certifications From Leading Corporate Partners
DAKAR HART STEAM ENGINE CLUB HOUSE
STEM CHATS Speaker
Series Program
Research Advisorship Program
JROTC Summer and After School Clubhouse
WAY FORWARD
