Girls and women, especially those living marginalized communities in Mexico, are often a disempowered sector within society without access to the same opportunities. Maker's Lab avoids gender discrimination and provides a space where girls and women of all ages can practice their passions as aspiring engineers and inventors. Instead of cutting off potential career paths in technological design and engineering, Maker's Lab provides them the opportunity to fulfill their goals.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics , by 2020 there will be 1.4 million new computer science jobs and 11 new jobs for assemblers and fabricators by 2024. Throughout low income communities in the State of Mexico there are very few, if any, platforms where aspiring female engineers and inventors can prepare for such jobs and future. Furthermore, the lack of innovative capacity building spaces, undermines female potential that could otherwise cause a positive economic and social impact.
By enrolling in the Makers Lab's courses, girls and women will develop STEM skills (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) while also working on their creativity and innovation for engaging in technology based projects and jobs. As a result, females can overcome obstacles by participating in a practice environment with the necessary tools to accommodate their needs as young potential inventors and the means to materialize their ideas.
Since the Makers Lab provides a space for experimenting and developing innovations, by engaging in females are advanced as the next potential Mexican engineers and inventors. Furthermore, there is an important promotion of technology and innovation as a key stone for engaging female population in future economic dynamics. Last but not least, technical and entrepreneurial capacities are increased to inspire them to participate and innovate in the tech industry.
