STEM Lab
Exposure to STEM core skills can provide Black students with unlimited earning potential and high-paying career opportunities.
From drones and data to machine learning and AI, Gordies STEM Lab helps students understand the technology shaping our world. We focus on giving students the foundational exposure, experience, and knowledge they need to see themselves in STEM careers.
Many Black students in our city have never had meaningful access to STEM classes or tech labs. Our goal is to change that—so students can build confidence, skills, and a vision for their future.
Featured STEM program: NSDI
The National Security Development Institute (NSDI) is our cybersecurity and violence prevention training program for young adults ages 18–24 in Chicago. Over 8 weeks, participants learn cybersecurity, Python, databases, and emerging tech, while also receiving mentoring and job readiness support.