The Power of Service: How Veterans and Volunteers Shape Stronger Communities

This Veterans Day, JerseySTEM proudly honors and thanks the men and women who have served our country and continue to serve in the field, in the classroom, and in our communities. We celebrate the shared spirit of service that connects veterans and volunteers alike.

Veterans know that, at its core, service is about dedication, selflessness, and the belief that one person’s commitment can spark lasting change. Building a better future begins with action, and whether it’s protecting communities or mentoring the next generation of innovators, acts of service big or small create ripples, multiplying the impact that strengthens the world around us. At JerseySTEM, our volunteers channel that same spirit as they dedicate their time to empower middle-school girls across New Jersey through STEM education. Your leadership inspires us to keep pushing forward, ensuring every girl has the opportunity to dream, learn, and lead through STEM.

If you’re inspired by the spirit of service, consider joining us as a volunteer. Whether as a Program Instructor, mentor, or behind-the-scenes supporter, your time and talent can help create lasting opportunities for the next generation of innovators. Together, we can make a difference one student at a time. Apply here: 

https://volunteers-jerseystem.icims.com/jobs/intro

Why STEM Education Matters Today and Every Day

Each year on November 8, we celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day, a reminder of how Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math shape the world around us and how important it is to ensure every student, regardless of background, has access to these opportunities.

At JerseySTEM, we believe STEM is more than a subject, it’s a mindset. It teaches problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, all essential skills that prepare students for the future. Yet, many girls, especially those from underrepresented communities still lack access to meaningful STEM learning experiences.

That’s why our volunteers, mentors, and partners come together every week to bring hands-on, engaging STEM programs to middle-school girls across New Jersey. Through coding, robotics, and engineering projects, our students aren’t just learning concepts, they’re discovering confidence, leadership, and the power to innovate.

This STEM Day, we celebrate the educators, mentors, and sponsors who make it possible for young minds to explore, question, and create. Most importantly, we celebrate the girls who remind us every day that the future of STEM is bright and diverse.

Join us in empowering the next generation of innovators. Whether you volunteer as a Program Instructor, mentor, or sponsor, your support helps ensure that every girl has the chance to dream big and build the skills to achieve it.

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