STEM Program

STEM

program

Afterschool

after-school classes

Since 2012, VYC has partnered with ExxonMobil Guyana and the Ministry of Education to provide free STEM Afterschool education to 6,400 students in

18 high schools, offering

subjects like Mathematics,

English Language, Integrated

Science, Chemistry, Physics,

Electronic Document

Preparation and Management,

Information Technology,

Human and Social Biology,

Biology, and Robotics

Volunteer teachers deliver the

Ministry's curriculum part-time to provide comprehensive educational opportunities.

The following public & private schools are part of the STEM Program:

VYC Academy	The New Central High	Diamond Secondary	St. Rose’s High	Brickdam Secondary
Leonora Secondary	West Demerara Secondary	St. Stanislaus College	St. John’s College	Westminster Secondary
Camille’s Academy	Richard Ishmael Secondary	Soesdyke Secondary	East Ruimveldt Secondary	Dolphin Secondary
Tucville Secondary	St. Joseph High	North Ruimveldt Secondary	Charlestown Secondary	Cummings Lodge Secondary

Award Ceremony

VYC holds an Annual Award Ceremony honoring exceptional students and teachers with awards of 1st Place, 2nd Place, and Most Improved Student. This event caters to 300 students at a suitable venue in Georgetown where ExxonMobil Guyana and the Ministry of Education participate, and parents celebrate their children's achievements.

The event serves not only as a platform

to recognize and appreciate the efforts

of outstanding individuals but also as a

reminder to all students that hard work,

perseverance and a positive attitude can lead to great success.

The Annual Award and Prize-giving Ceremony is a testament to the spirit of community and support that thrives within the VYC program, inspiring everyone present to strive for excellence in all their endeavors.

robotics training

Twenty schools are reaping the

rewards of robotics after-school

classes, overseen by qualified

teachers on a weekly basis.

These sessions not only prepare

students for our national robotics

competition but also pave the way

for their advancement to

international contests. Moreover,

twenty trained educators are

spearheading the program's

expansion in high schools spanning

regions 3 and 4.

As the journey towards the national robotics competition and beyond unfolds, it is clear

that these after-school classes are not just about building robots, but about building

futures filled with endless possibilities and boundless creativity.

robotics competition

VYC organizes a yearly national robotics competition where 20 high school teams from various

regions across the country compete for the opportunity to join a global robotics competition

hosted by the World Robot Olympiad.

The participating teams eagerly prepare for the event by designing and building their robots,

each team showcasing their unique creativity and problem-solving skills. As the robots navigate

through intricate challenges and obstacles, the dedication and teamwork of the students are

on full display. Judges observe the competition closely, evaluating not just the robots'

performance but also the innovation and strategy behind each design.

Beyond the thrill of victory, the competition serves as a platform for young minds to explore the

possibilities of robotics and STEM fields. The national robotics competition is not just a competition but a

celebration of ingenuity, learning, and the limitless potential of young minds coming

together to shape the future of technology. The competition includes various categories as follows:

The competition includes various categories as follows:

Future Innovators

Students create their own innovative intelligent robotics solution relating to the current theme of the season. This includes free choice of controllers, motors, sensors, etc.

Teams will present their project and their robot model to a group of judges on the competition day. The judges will not only grade the robot solution but will also look at aspects of innovation and entrepreneurship.

RoboMission

Students must design, construct and program an autonomous robot that can solve specific challenges on a field. Because the field is set up randomly each round, the robot needs to be able to make its own decisions during the run.

All parts of the robot, including controllers, motors and sensors must be from LEGO® (MINDSTORMS® NXT or EV3, SPIKE PRIME or Robot Inventor).

Future Engineers

Teams can use any robot, controller and materials that are in line with the regulations.

The game changes every 3 or 4 years and the current game is all about autonomous driving. The challenge is to build a robot with a steering drive that can drive around a track autonomously. Each year little changes are introduced to motivate the students to keep on developing their robots.

STEM CAMP

VYC hosts an annual STEM Camp that accommodates 200 students from 20 different high schools across various regions of the country. The primary goal of the STEM Camp is to foster an understanding and appreciation of the interconnectedness of diverse ecosystems within the forest environment. The activities at the camp are led by 20 volunteer teachers, the Guyana Forestry Commission, and the ExxonMobil Environmental and Science team, providing hands-on learning experiences for the students.

STEM Conference

Every year, Volunteer Youth Corps Inc. (VYC) hosts a STEM Conference for students enrolled in our STEM Program, drawing in 500 to 700 participants annually. Students engage in captivating experiments led by ExxonMobil's Engineering Team. Moreover, VYC coordinates various Science, Engineering, and Robotics Activities, offering hands-on experiences and career development opportunities throughout the event.

Over the past twelve years, our partnership with ExxonMobil in the STEM afterschool program has benefitted 700 students across 18 high schools.

The impact of this partnership extends far beyond the classroom, shaping the future leaders and innovators of tomorrow. Together, we are building a brighter and more promising tomorrow for our students and communities alike.

Don’t hesitate to ask everything about us!

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