JK Robinson Alpha Esquires Mentoring Program
STEM Compass
Robotics Coding, Computer Science, Gaming & eSports
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Westlake
Members of JK Robinson AlphaEsquires participated in a two-weekend Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Compass Power Bootcamp at Westlake High School. Students had an opportunity to learn Block Coding, Program Robots, compete in Programming challenges, recognize javascript, write eGaming storyboards, identify a career, and entrepreneurial opportunities relative to the fields of STEM.
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The AlphaEsquires explored the opportunities and needs for African American males in the fields of CyberSecurity, Aerospace, Biomedical, Nuclear Engineering, Computer Science, and Gaming Software Development. The STEM field is projected to grow to 8.0% by 2029 according to the U.S. Bearual Labor Statistics. The median annual wage of STEM occupations in 2020 was $89,780.
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40% of African American Students switch out of STEM majors before earning a degree. African American workers make up 11% of the US workforce but represent only 9% of STEM employees. AlphaEsquires is committed to developing leaders in the fields of STEM and changing from workers to owners in The US Department of Education's investment of $540 million in STEM Education.
Bro. Theodore R. Lee, Jr.
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Jamar K. Robinson
Alpha Esquires
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Westlake High School
2400 Union Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30331
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Alpha Phi Alpha
Omicron Phi Lambda Chapter
City of South Fulton
ALPHA ESQUIRES
Alpha Esquires is a mentoring program for young men in grades 7-12 currently enrolled in South Fulton area schools. Our mentors promote leadership development, career awareness, community involvement, educational planning, oral communication skills, and social awareness. Each Esquire is partnered with a male mentor, allowing the individual needs of every Esquire to be met. We realize that a one size fits all approach does not work when it comes to mentoring youth.
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The program is designed to enhance the performance of participants in all subject matters, with a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). We strive to ensure that participants become balanced individuals, as community service is at the program’s core. When an Alpha Esquire completes the program, he will be prepared to take the SAT/ACT exams and be aware of how to successfully navigate the college application process.
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The Alpha Esquire program is not designed to get young men into institutions of higher learning, it is designed to get them through institutions of higher learning. Statistics show that only 33% of Black males that enter college finish. Armed with this knowledge, our program matches Esquires with on-campus mentors to ensure they complete their journey.
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