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#
seventhbridge
"It's all
about access."
Karima-Catherine Goundiam
Founder, Seventh Bridge
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Facts & Figures
We're Starting Strong
1
Program Delivered
We partnered with the McMaster Faculty of Engineering, Cube STEM Camps, and multiple schools across the GTA to deliver our Equity in STEM pilot program in 2024.
75%
Underrepresented Communities
Three-quarters of the students in our Equity in STEM pilot program came from underrepresented communities and received access and opportunities in STEM that they wouldn’t have otherwise had.
400
Students Empowered
Our Equity in STEM pilot program provided 400 students in grades 3 to 12 across the GTA with hands-on learning experiences and direct access to industry experts.
About Us
Seventh Bridge is a nonprofit organization committed to connecting underrepresented communities to opportunities in the tech industry. We partner with key stakeholders and organizations to provide women, Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ, disabled, and francophone populations with real access to education, networks, and career pathways in tech. We understand firsthand that underrepresented communities face systemic barriers, and we’re here to break those barriers and start building a more diverse and inclusive tech future, today.
What Our Partners Are Saying
“I wanted to reach out and thank you for bringing this STEM opportunity to our school. Throughout the entire project, everyone has been so responsive and collaborative—such a pleasure to work with. I appreciate the accommodations put in place to support our needs. Thank you for your partnership and for bringing these opportunities to our community!”
Samantha Gillan, Oakridge Junior Public School
“Thank you so much for organizing an amazing day out! The students enjoyed it and some came back looking for degrees in STEM. I am now in the midst of looking for scholarship opportunities for them. Thank you again!”
Monique Willacey, Riverdale Collegiate Institute
“We would love for you to considering expanding the program within The Cube community by hosting a second PA Day or Community Day. The expansion would provide a valuable opportunity to empower students and underrepresented communities in STEM.”
Eren Fernandez, The Cube
“Our students in the all-girls computer studies course and our Black Student Alliance had a fantastic day out of school where they participated in STEM activities and had a chance to see what their future might look like in a post-secondary environment. We hope opportunities like this can encourage them to keep an open mind and see themselves working and studying in a STEM-related field.”
James Cordiner, Riverdale Collegiate Institute
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