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DREAM IT, BE IT
Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls gives girls the tools they need to achieve their education and career goals, empowering them to break cycles of poverty, violence and abuse.
We’re excited to support girls who face extra challenges like poverty, unstable homes, foster care, or teen motherhood! Soroptimist clubs are here to empower them through small groups and conferences, providing the vital information and resources they need to thrive!
By connecting with girls while they're still young, we can empower them to stay healthy and safe today, while also paving the way for a brighter future with fewer women in crisis! Let’s inspire them on a journey that helps them chase and achieve their dreams!
Our Impact
90 %
FEEL MORE CONFIDENT ABOUT THEIR FUTURE SUCCESS
88%
MET PROFESSIONAL ROLE MODELS
91%
CREATED ACHEIVABLE GOALS FOR THEIR FUTURE
92%
UNDERSTAND HOW THEIR VALUES CAN CONNECT TO POSSIBLE CAREERS
The Caroline Treadway Jaime
"Dream It, Be It"
Educational Award
This educational award is offered to high school Senior girls who have attended Soroptimist International of El Centro’s, “STEAM WARS” Conference. The awardees receiving these financial awards may use them for any costs associated with their educational efforts, including but not limited to tuition, books, childcare, and transportation.
Up to $1,000 will be awarded to a female high school graduating Senior who has participated in the Soroptimist International of El Centro’s Dream It, Be It "STEAM WARS" Conference on January 11, 2025 and/or "STEAM WARS & BEYOND" Workshops.
Application Deadline - May 5, 2025
JANUARY 11, 2025 STEAM WARS CONFERENCECENTRAL UNION HIGH SCHOOL "STEM" BUILDING
IT ALL BEGAN IN A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY...
What began as a dream, is now a reality that we are proud to finally debut in 2025 to the girls of the Imperial Valley.
Our mission was to provide girls with access to professional role models, career education and resources to live their dream.
Our goal is to close the gender gap in the STEM field.
But...WHY GIRLS & STEM?
Because women and girls are consistently guided away from science and math during their educational journey, which restricts their access, preparation, and opportunities to pursue these fields as adults.
Currently, women represent just 34% of the workforce in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), and men significantly outnumber women in most STEM majors in college.
Empowering women to dive into STEM careers isn't just a good idea—it's a game changer! It shrinks the gender pay gap, boosts women's financial stability, spices up the talent pool, and zaps biases in these fields and the cool stuff they create.
So, let’s make those opportunities rain!