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For every girl who’s ever wondered, ‘Do I belong here?’

We help girls and young women discover that not only do they belong—they can lead, innovate, and change the world in STEM.

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OUR STORY

The one thing missing from the tech industry—and how we’re changing it

In 2017, Alecia and Becca looked around the tech industry they both loved—and noticed something missing: women.

Few young women were stepping into the roles they knew were full of opportunity. Determined to change that, they spent months listening—really listening—to business and education leaders across the Treasure Valley.

With the support of the Idaho Women’s Tech Council, they launched the first SheTech and TechGirlz programs in 2018.

Their mission was simple but powerful: help girls and women see themselves in STEM—and prove that they’ve always belonged.

Here’s how you can give girls and young women a place in STEM

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Empowering girls and young women to step boldly into STEM

Through mentorship, hands-on projects, and community engagement, we help them:

OUR MISSION

Build confidence to take up space in male-dominated industries

Develop skills that lead to real career opportunities

Find belonging in a supportive network of innovators, leaders, and role models

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THE PROBLEM WE’RE SOLVING

Why we’re committed to changing the narrative

Girls and young women are being left behind in STEM—confidence is falling, opportunities are shrinking.

Idaho consistently ranks near the bottom in women’s equality—49th out of 50 states. Women here face lower employment potential, reduced earning rates, and higher poverty levels compared to much of the nation. That’s not just a women’s issue—it’s a state-wide loss of talent, ideas, and innovation.
Engineering and computer science are the fastest-growing, highest-paying career paths. But in Idaho, women make up only 21% of engineering majors and 19% of computer science majors. That means fewer voices shaping the future of technology and innovation.
Only 59% of girls today say they feel proficient in math and science—a sharp drop from 73% just a few years ago. Even more troubling, 58% believe they’re not smart enough to pursue their dream jobs. This isn’t a lack of potential—it’s a confidence gap we can help close.

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Companies with gender diversity are 15% more likely to outperform their industry peers

Girls and young women in STEM are needed now more than ever

When half the population is left out of STEM, we lose half the ideas, half the solutions, and half the perspectives needed to solve today’s biggest challenges.

You can be a part of helping more girls and young women succeed in STEM.

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