Training on Girls in STEM: Encouraging Participation and Retention
Course Overview
Girls remain underrepresented in STEM fields worldwide, limiting their opportunities and the talent pipeline for innovation. Barriers include societal stereotypes, lack of role models, limited mentorship, and inaccessible learning environments.
This course equips participants with strategies, tools, and frameworks to encourage girls’ participation and retention in STEM education and careers. It integrates inclusive curriculum design, mentorship programs, gender-sensitive pedagogy, community engagement, and policy interventions.
Participants will learn how to create supportive learning environments, foster confidence and skills, establish mentorship networks, and implement programs that improve retention and long-term STEM engagement.
Duration
5 Days
Who should Attend
• Educators and school administrators
• STEM curriculum developers
• TVET and higher education trainers
• Gender equality and youth program managers
• NGOs supporting STEM inclusion
• Government officials in education and youth ministries
Course Impact
Individual Impact
• Ability to design inclusive STEM programs for girls
• Enhanced understanding of gender barriers and solutions
• Practical skills in mentorship and coaching
• Improved curriculum development for gender equity
• Tools for tracking participation and retention
Organizational Impact
• Increased female enrollment and retention in STEM programs
• Strengthened mentorship and support networks
• Improved institutional gender equity strategies
• Greater alignment with national STEM inclusion policies
• Sustainable programs promoting girls in science and technology
Course Objectives
By the end of the course participants will be able to
• Identify barriers to girls’ participation in STEM
• Design gender-sensitive STEM curricula and learning pathways
• Develop mentorship and role model programs
• Foster inclusive classroom and lab environments
• Implement monitoring and evaluation for participation and retention
• Engage communities and policymakers to support STEM inclusion
Course Outline
Module 1: Understanding Gender Gaps in STEM
• Global trends and statistics
• Social, cultural, and institutional barriers
• Impacts on career opportunities
• Case studies of successful interventions
Practical Exercise or Case Study
• Conduct a gender gap analysis for a school or program
Module 2: Inclusive Curriculum Design
• Principles of gender-sensitive pedagogy
• STEM curriculum adaptation for engagement
• Project-based and experiential learning
• Encouraging collaboration and creativity
Practical Exercise or Case Study
• Redesign a STEM lesson to be more inclusive for girls
Module 3: Mentorship and Role Model Programs
• Importance of mentorship in retention
• Identifying and engaging role models
• Structured mentorship frameworks
• Peer mentoring and networking strategies
Practical Exercise or Case Study
• Develop a mentorship program for female students in STEM
Module 4: Building Confidence and Skills
• Growth mindset and self-efficacy
• Overcoming stereotype threat
• Public speaking, problem solving, and leadership
• Encouraging persistence in challenging subjects
Practical Exercise or Case Study
• Design a confidence-building activity for a STEM workshop
Module 5: Engaging Families and Communities
• Parental and community influence on STEM choices
• Outreach and awareness strategies
• Collaborating with NGOs and local organizations
• Advocacy for girls’ education and STEM inclusion
Practical Exercise or Case Study
• Develop a community engagement campaign to promote girls in STEM
Module 6: Policy and Institutional Strategies
• Gender equity policies and guidelines
• Institutional frameworks for inclusion
• Monitoring and evaluation metrics
• Funding and sustainability approaches
Practical Exercise or Case Study
• Create a gender inclusion action plan for an educational institution
Module 7: Technology and Digital Tools for Inclusion
• Using digital platforms to engage girls in STEM
• Virtual mentorship and collaboration tools
• Gamification and interactive learning
• Online communities and support networks
Practical Exercise or Case Study
• Develop a digital engagement strategy to increase female participation
Module 8: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement
• Indicators for participation and retention
• Collecting and analyzing gender-disaggregated data
• Reporting and feedback loops
• Iterative program improvements
Practical Exercise or Case Study
• Design a monitoring dashboard for girls’ STEM participation
Module 9: Industry Partnerships and Career Pathways
• Connecting students with STEM industries
• Internship and apprenticeship opportunities
• Promoting female STEM leaders and entrepreneurs
• Collaboration with corporations and professional associations
Practical Exercise or Case Study
• Map potential STEM career pathways and partnerships for female students
Module 10: Scaling and Sustainability
• Replicating successful programs
• Building institutional capacity
• Long-term engagement strategies
• Policy advocacy for systemic change
Practical Exercise or Case Study
• Develop a five-year strategic plan for promoting girls in STEM
Prerequisites
Course Administration and Investment
Whether you join us in a physical boardroom or through our virtual campus, we’ve designed every administrative detail for a seamless, professional experience.
Our fees are all inclusive during course hours.
- Covered: High level tuition, comprehensive materials (digital + physical), mid morning and afternoon refreshments, a full executive lunch, and any scheduled study visits or site tours.
- Not covered: Travel, visa fees, medical/travel insurance, personal expenses, and accommodation.
From registration to the classroom, we keep things clear and efficient.
- Registration: Find your preferred schedule, click “Register,” complete the form, and submit. Need help? Talk to us directly.
- Pre Course Assessment: After registering, you’ll receive a diagnostic survey to help facilitators tailor content to your needs.
- Joining Instructions: Once fees are paid, you’ll receive a Delegate Welcome Pack at least 7 days before the start date (venue maps, virtual access links, and pre reading materials).
We provide premium environments optimized for adult learning and networking.
- Physical Venues: Premium 4 star and 5 star executive boardrooms across our global host cities, with high tier catering.
- Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT): High definition, interactive platforms featuring breakout rooms, digital whiteboards, and live technical support.
- NITA and Regulatory Compliance: Administrative processes align with national training authorities.
You’ll leave with tools that extend the course value far beyond the final day.
- ForElite Learner Kit: A physical or digital course manual, proprietary templates, and a curated toolkit of industry standard SOPs.
- On Site / In App Support: Dedicated course coordinators handle technical, dietary, or logistical inquiries in real time.
We validate your commitment to excellence with internationally recognized credentials.
- Attendance Tracking: Rigorous daily logging to meet corporate and regulatory accreditation requirements.
- Verifiable Credentials: Upon successful completion, you receive a certificate of course completion.
Our relationship with you doesn’t end when the course closes.
- Feedback & ROI Reporting: Detailed post course evaluations to give sponsors clear insight into training impact.
- Alumni Network Access: Every delegate joins the ForElite Alumni Network for ongoing peer to peer learning and exclusive webinars.
When is the next intake?
UpdatedWe offer customized training solutions tailored to your organization's specific needs (location, dates, content and team size).
Talk to us and we’ll guide you on the best schedule and format for your team.
Training Methodology
We turn knowledge into results. Using our P.E.A.K. Framework (Prepare, Engage, Apply, Know), every participant leaves with practical skills they can use immediately.
Proven Impact
In the last 12 months, over 1,200 professionals have applied the P.E.A.K. Framework to reduce onboarding time by an average of 30% and accelerate project delivery across 14 industries.
The outcome: Participants don’t just learn. They gain the tools, confidence, and strategy to drive measurable impact.
Tailor-Made Training and Customization
Off-the-shelf solutions rarely fit perfectly. At ForElite Training Institute, we built our Tailor-Made Training (TMT) service to embed our expertise directly into your unique strategy, culture, and operations.
We replace generic examples with scenarios from your sector (e.g., public sector, NGOs, financial services, or logistics).
Choose a format that fits your operations: intensive 3 day bootcamps or weekly sessions that minimize work disruption.
We teach directly from your actual templates, brand guidelines, or financial reports.
Host your bespoke training in any of our 21+ global cities, or we'll send facilitators to your office anywhere in the world.
Course Reviews
Share your experience to help others choose the right course.
Leave a Review
Your review will be published after verification.
Most Recent Reviews
Showing the most recent reviews.
Training on Girls in STEM: Encouraging Participation and Retention FAQs
Quick answers to common questions about this course
You May Also Be Interested In
Explore more courses in this category
Intermediate
Intermediate
Foundation
Intermediate
Intermediate
Foundation
SECURE YOUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE TODAY.
Subscribe to the Premier Intel newsletter for weekly market insights and training updates.
About Us
ForElite Training Institute is a global institutional capacity-building and EdTech partner that empowers organizations and professionals with transformative, high-impact learning.