Two women from Ilford and Romford started a mentorship programme to encourage more black, Asian and minority ethnic students to break into STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).
Jasneet Kaur Taak and Simran Sangla have launched Accelerate, a student-led STEM outreach initiative. Presently studying for their Master’s degree in Physics and Engineering at Imperial College London, they have created an educational platform with useful tips and advice as well as career opportunities. It targets A-level students, those in university or recent graduates who are looking to improve their prospects and land an internship or a full-time job through a one-to-one mentorship scheme which runs through the end of November.
In a statement to Ilford Recorder, Jasneet said, “Accelerate aims to create a supportive community of mentors and mentees, and to help students gain access to resources and opportunities that we wish someone had told us about when starting our own academic and career journey.
“But more importantly, we realised there aren’t many initiatives focused on helping BAME students get into STEM related fields and degrees.
