The STEM Educational Institute, Inc. (SEI) announces its selection as a new strategic community partner of Andreessen Horowitz's Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF), marking a significant milestone in helping SEI advance representation in technology and wealth generation.
NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The STEM Educational Institute, Inc. (SEI) announces its selection as a new strategic community partner of Andreessen Horowitz's Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF), marking a significant milestone in helping SEI advance representation in technology and wealth generation.
This partnership aligns SEI's mission of ending generational poverty through STEM education with CLF's commitment to advancing African American talent across the technology industry. CLF's support will enhance SEI's ability to provide free STEM programming, financial literacy education, and mental health support to underrepresented high school students.
"This partnership with the Cultural Leadership Fund represents a transformative opportunity to expand our impact," said Nikisha Alcindor, President and Founder of SEI. "By combining our proven educational model with CLF's extensive network and resources, we can create even more pathways for underrepresented students to access careers in technology and build generational wealth. This collaboration will amplify our ability to serve as a diverse talent pipeline for the technology sector while ensuring our students have the tools they need for long-term success."
The partnership will enhance SEI's existing one-year program, which provides students with hands-on technology training, mentorship, and financial education. Program graduates receive stipends, college scholarships through 529 Plans, and lifetime access to SEI's alumni platform, creating a sustainable pathway for career advancement and wealth building.
This collaboration represents a significant step in addressing the technological skills gap while promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. Both organizations are committed to creating lasting change through education, mentorship, and strategic community building.
About STEM Educational Institute
The STEM Educational Institute (SEI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending generational poverty through free comprehensive STEM education, financial literacy, and mental health programming for underrepresented high school students.
For more information, please visit www.stemeducationalinstitute.org .
Nikisha Alcindor
STEM Educational Institute, Inc.
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