Do Student Club Leaders get a Technovation-provided mentor like the regular program?

You CAN use the platform to search for and connect with mentors. Due to safety concerns, you can only engage with Mentors from the Technovation platform or trusted adults such as parents or teachers.

Do Student Club Leaders work with a teacher or someone at their school?

Yes, it’s a good idea to ask a teacher, parent, or administrator to support you and your club, especially when you need permission to run after-school meetings or guidance on organizing events.

Who is eligible to apply to be a Student Club Leader?

To apply as a Student Club Leader, you must be between the ages of 13 and 18 as of September 1, 2024. If you’re 18, you must be currently attending secondary school/high school NOT university/postsecondary.

• If you are not a Technovation alumna, you must complete a Technovation accelerated course, which takes about 3 hours and will give you better insight into the Technovation program
• Are not currently a Technovation Student Ambassador. (Student Ambassadors can still run a club, but they will keep their Student Ambassador title. If this applies to you, contact the Student Ambassador Program lead for more info).

What kinds of tasks might I do as a Student Club Leader?

As a Student Club Leader, you will:

• Get permission from your school principal or lead administrator to host your Technovation Student Club as an after-school activity, helping girls build their STEM skills.
• Promote the Technovation Girls program at your school and encourage girls to join.
• Assist girls in creating their accounts on the Technovation Girls platform and provide support in navigating the platform.
• Plan activities to engage local participants in the curriculum.
• Support participants as they brainstorm, research, and test their ideas for solutions.
• Guide girls through the process of building and submitting their projects.

What is a Technovation Student Club?

A Technovation Student Club is a group of students, aged 13-18, who meet regularly to learn, share ideas, and work on Technovation projects. It’s just like other after-school clubs, but focused on completing the Technovation curriculum.

Student Clubs may NOT have any members under the age of 13, for safety and legal reasons.

How much time does it take to be a Student Club Leader?

You’ll need to commit about 3-5 hours per week, depending on the time of the season and if you have friends or classmates supporting you.

What kind of training or support will I receive in this role?

As a Student Club Leader, you will receive limited support from Technovation Headquarters and you will mostly work independently. Technovation will provide a few resources to help you get started, including:

• A digital flier with ideas on how to set up your club.
• A weekly calendar with suggestions on what to focus on.
• Templates to help you recruit members.

We strongly encourage you to talk to a parent, teacher, or trusted adult to get advice and support. You can also ask friends or classmates to help out with club activities.

As a reminder:

• This role has very limited support from Technovation Headquarters
• Technovation is not able to provide funding at this time for Student Clubs or Student Club Leaders

Can I be a Technovation Student Club Leader and a participant in the 2024-2025 Technovation Girls season?

You can, but it may be challenging to balance both roles. Make sure to talk with your parent(s) or guardian(s) about whether you have enough time and energy to do both, along with school and other activities.

How can I be a Technovation Student Club Leader? 

If you’re eligible (see the eligibility section), fill out the application form. Technovation staff will then review your responses, and reach out later with more information. Please allow at least 1 month for staff review of your responses.

Questions on this form, this role, or anything else? Please email us at [email protected], with the Subject Line: "Question about Student Club Leader Role".