Youth Leadership Symposium

Are you curious about leadership, college pathways, or careers in S.T.E.A.M.?

The STEAM Ahead Youth Leadership Symposium is a one-day experience designed for high school students who want to learn, connect, and grow. At the symposium, you’ll join other students, college mentors, industry professionals, and community leaders for interactive workshops, hands-on activities, and real conversations about leadership. You’ll explore skills like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience—and learn how these skills show up in college, careers, and everyday life.

Whether you already see yourself as a leader or are just starting to explore what leadership means, this event is a chance to ask questions, try new ideas, and discover what’s possible.

If you’re ready to challenge yourself and take the next step, the Youth Leader Symposium is for you.

Feb 17th - Next Symposium at Wentworth (Application Will Open Soon)

Steam Ahead’s Youth Leadership Symposium - April 19, 2025 (Boston COllege)

Creating a sustainable future is a top interest amongst youth today. Our 2025 Spring Youth Leadershp Symposium will be centered around the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal #6: Clean Water and Sanitation.

During the Symposium, students will explore Environmental Engineering and cutting edge research being done at Boston College focused on water filtration and water quality. Through hands-on activities in state-of-the art labs, students will experience how engineers are making a global impact, explore college career paths available at Boston College and develop key leadership skills needed to excel in the STEM/STEAM workforce.

Event Details:

DATE: Saturday, April 19, 2025

TIME: 10:00AM - 4:00PM

COST: FREE to participate; Lunch and refreshments will be provided

INTENDED FOR: High School Students (Grades 9th - 12th)

LOCATION: Boston College

TRANSPORTATION:

Feb 17th - Next Symposium at Wentworth (Application Will Open Soon)

Questions REGARDING This EVENT:

Info@westeamahead.org (we-Steam-Ahead-.org)

 
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Learn More About Our Partners

Boston college - Engineering Department

The Human-Centered Engineering (HCE) program is a highly-selective program housed within the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences. Grounded in the liberal arts, our program combines the foundations of engineering with project-based learning and service-focused experiences to empower a new generation of engineers with the tools and knowledge to make a difference.

Website for more information: www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/schools/morrissey/departments/engineering.html

US Army ROTC - Paul Revere Battalion

Army ROTC is a college elective program designed to develop individual leadership skills for either a military or civilian career. The Paul Revere Battalion is part of Army ROTC’s 2nd Brigade (BDE). You can participate in the ROTC program during your freshman and sophomore college years without any military obligation. Unlike traditional college programs, Army ROTC gives you a wide range of experiences while you work toward your college degree. You'll combine classroom instruction with hands-on training. The results are skills that give you an edge over your peers when it comes time to look for a job.

Website for more information: https://www.army.mit.edu

National Society of Black Engineers (NBSE) - MIT Undergraduate Chapter

NSBE is one of the largest student-run organizations, having reach within the U.S., Canada, and, Ghana. Although it’s 20,000 active students and 790 chapters serve different local communities and set separate agendas, they are all united in on common mission: “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers that excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community”.

Website for more information: https://www.nsbe.mit.edu

Massachusetts clean Energy center

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits and to secure long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts.

MassCEC works to increase the adoption of clean energy while driving down costs and delivering financial, environmental, and economic development benefits to energy users and utility customers across the state.  

Website for more information: https://goclean.masscec.com