Opening doors to lifelong STEM careers
We’re Lumity, a STEM nonprofit dedicated to shaping the future of STEM education and expanding career pathways for Chicagoland youth. Build it with us.
Our students break barriers
70%
Of students in our 2019-2020 STEMWorks program were placed in a STEM-related job
88%
Of students in our STEMWorks program achieved positive outcomes
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Awareness of STEM careers and pathways for career success
75%
Of STEM Career Prep students agree with “I see myself having a career in STEM”
We are helping Chicago-area young people rewrite their future
Opportunities in STEM are growing, but many young people still encounter barriers to entering STEM careers. Lumity levels the playing field. Lumity provides the skills and training needed for success through STEMWorks, our career training program, and more. Learn about our work.
We’ve built a hands-on training center in Maywood!
Our new Lumity STEMWorks Training Center features a large workshop, classrooms, counseling space, and a youth lounge. Read about this exciting new resource.
Lumity grants
Learn about the organizations that help us make an impact
ANNUAL BENEFIT IS HELD IN March
Support and celebrate our STEM students
The Lumity Annual Benefit is a joyful celebration of our students and supporters. STEM careers drive innovation in technology, healthcare, engineering, sustainability, and more. Your support helps Chicagoland young adults gain the skills they need to become tomorrow’s problem-solvers. Join us by attending or becoming a sponsor of the event.
Success Story
Hear from our students, volunteers, and partners
“We knew that we wanted to support the community where we work, and Lumity met all our criteria. We especially appreciate that we can donate our time with Lumity. It’s just so energizing for our employees.”
– Tola Alade-Lambo, former Vice President of Quality, Food Safety, and Regulatory, Ferrara
Volunteer
Become a Lumity volunteer and make a difference in the lives of young people through career site visits, resume-writing and job interviewing workshops, coaching sessions, and other events.
Donate
Your support makes a big impact on our students’ lives. We welcome any contribution amount from corporate partners or individual donors.
Sponsor
Looking for an opportunity to sponsor a cause? Shape our city’s next STEM leaders by supporting our STEM nonprofit work.