Building Brighter Futures Through Learning, Leadership, and Equity
🌟 STEAM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics)
AAUW California proudly supports STEAM learning to encourage girls and young women to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through engaging workshops, interactive presentations, and mentorship from professionals in STEAM fields, students build confidence, curiosity, and critical thinking skills. Programs are designed to spark discovery and demonstrate how STEAM principles apply to real-world challenges—preparing students for the future.
💰 Financial Literacy: Money Trek and $tart $mart
Our Financial Literacy Program equips young women with the tools for lifelong financial confidence. The Money Trek curriculum comprises six interactive modules that cover budgeting, credit, student loans, and investing, building a strong foundation for both personal and professional success. Originally designed for college students through $tart $mart, this initiative now reaches a broader audience, helping participants gain valuable knowledge to support their goals. 📩 Contact:
🗣 Speech Trek: The Eleanor Stem-Allen Memorial Speech Contest
Now in its second decade, Speech Trek invites high school students across California to speak out on issues related to gender equity. Students deliver original speeches at local branch contests, with finalists advancing to perform at the AAUW California Convention. Open to public, private, continuation, and homeschooled students, this program strengthens public speaking, critical thinking, and leadership skills—preparing participants to lead with confidence and clarity. 📩 Contact: