Calling the Next Generation of Innovators
Join the FutureHer Squad
A premium, 4-week hybrid STEM experience for GTA middle and high school girls. Solve real-world challenges, learn from industry mentors, and launch your journey into our elite alumni network.
Hello, Girl in STEM
FutureHer is a free mentorship program that helps girls explore STEM, build confidence and real-world skills, and imagine the futures they can create. Over four weeks, participants join live weekend classes, complete practical projects, and receive individual guidance from mentors.
This year’s Smart Toronto City mission invites them to tackle real challenges through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Along the way, they meet other curious girls, develop useful skills, and learn from women who can inspire their next steps.
Upon completing your mission at our live Toronto Showcase, you will officially graduate into our Alumni Network, unlocking lifelong mentorship, peer networking, and exclusive future opportunities.
4-Pillar Curriculum
Mission Phase 1:
SCIENCE
Dive into big climate and urban datasets using real Toronto case studies.
Mission Phase 2: TECHNOLOGY
Wireframe and prototype a digital solution to the problems discovered in Phase 1.
Mission Phase 3: ENGINEERING
Take your solution into the physical world. Map 3D structures and build rapid physical prototypes.
Mission Phase 4: MATHEMATICS & THE PITCH
Calculate the economic impact and return on investment of your product, then package it into a professional pitch.
Your Mission, Weekly Sprint
Saturday Live Classes | 11AM - 1PM
Interactive, high-energy virtual workshops where the squad aligns on the week’s goals.
Mid-Week Skill Validations
Quick technical checkpoints to unlock your next tools.
Independent DIY Challenges
Guided hands-on building to bring your individual ideas to life.
1-on-1 Mentor Office Hours
Direct feedback from real GTA tech, engineering, and science professionals.
Your Squad Commanders
Erin Gallagher
Staff Software Engineer @ Uber
Ama Ansah
Technical Analyst @ University Pension Plan
Krystel Gem Reyes
Ontario Land Surveyor
Lois Adeyemo
Engineer / Founder
What You Gain
- Weekly Mentor Check-Ins
- 4 Themed STEM Learning Experiences
- Career Exploration in STEM
- Hands-on DIY Experiments
- Workbook & Digital Resources
- FREE ticket to FutureHer Summit
- Certificate of Completion
Join the Squad Alumni
Graduation is just the beginning. Completing the program automatically inducts your daughter into the FutureHer Alumni Squad
- Continuous Access: Stay connected with peers via our exclusive alumni network.
- Future Mentorship: Get ongoing guidance as she navigates high school courses, university applications, and early career choices.
- Leadership Pipeline: Exceptional alumni will be invited back to mentor future cohorts, building invaluable leadership line-items for their resumes.
Present at the FutureHer Summit
You’ll have the opportunity to present your Smart Toronto City solution to a room of STEM experts on December 05, 2026.
FutureHer Summit brings professionals together to share ideas, build meaningful connections, and explore how to create more opportunities for women and girls in STEM.
Do not miss the opportunity of a life-time!
Program Timeline
Application Deadline for Girls
October 23, 2026
Girls Onboarding
October 31, 2026
FutureHer Begins
November 03, 2026
How we keep your daughter safe.
Vetted Big Sisters only
Every mentor is a Big Sister in STEM with verified credentials and a documented background check. We never pair girls with unvetted volunteers.
Group Sessions only
Your daughter is matched with a Big Sister, a real woman in STEM, not a chatbot or generic curriculum. Mentorship that meets her where she is.
Sessions Recorded & Shared
Every live session is recorded and the link shared with parents within 24 hours. You can review any session your daughter attends.
Weekly Parent updates
Each week we send parents an email summary of what was covered, what’s coming next, and how their daughter is engaging.
Parent Consent required
Every application requires written parent or guardian consent. Parents have direct access to the team for any concern, any time.
FAQs
My daughter has zero coding, science, or engineering experience. Can she still join?
Yes! The squad is designed for all skill levels. Our curriculum meets recruits exactly where they are. Whether she is opening a data spreadsheet for the very first time or has already dabbled in building her own website, our small cohorts and university mentors ensure she receives customized guidance that matches her pace.
What is the age group for this program?
We recruit students in Grades 7 through 12 (middle school and high school). During our live virtual workshops, students are grouped into peer-matched cohorts so they are collaborating and problem-solving with girls of a similar age.
What is the "Squad Alumni" mindset?
We don’t view this as a 4-week class where students graduate and leave. Completion of the program automatically inducts your daughter into our permanent Alumni Network. This unlocks ongoing peer connection, future mentorship opportunities as she navigates high school and university applications, and a pipeline to step up as a student mentor for future cohorts—an incredible leadership line item for her resume.
How does this program touch every pillar of STEM?
Most programs only focus on coding. Our curriculum challenges the squad to build an integrated Smart City Solution. In Week 1 (Science), they analyze climate data. In Week 2 (Tech), they build a mobile app prototype. In Week 3 (Engineering), they model 3D structures using CAD software. In Week 4 (Math), they calculate project logistics and build a professional pitch deck.
What technology does she need to participate?
She will need a stable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer (Windows, Mac, or Chromebook) with a working webcam and microphone for our live sessions. All software and design tools used in the program are web-based, meaning you will not need to buy or download expensive applications.
Become a SiS Member
View our Membership Offerings
Girls (15+) - CAD 50/year
Benefits:
- Monthly Newsletter
- 1 x SiS Win Spotlight
- FREE Resources
- 1 x 30 Min Mentorship Call
- 15% Discount on all Events
Questions? Email info@adelois.com or book a consultation