About Lumity
About Lumity
Lumity provides teens and young adults from under-resourced communities with transformational experiences to prepare them for lifelong STEM careers. Our STEM education program, partnerships, talks, and activities break down barriers between under-resourced Chicago communities and businesses.
Learn the history behind our programs
Lumity has served the community in many different capacities — we’ve been a community technology service, a nonprofit finance organization, and more. But the real magic began when we started our two-year training program in 2013. When our first class of students achieved high employment rates, we recognized the power of a long-term STEM education in under-resourced communities, and our STEM programs for teens and young adults were born.
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students employed after our 2013 program
Meet the team making an impact in STEM education
We bring together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to create a dynamic workplace built for success. Our team is inspired by our community and shares a passion for providing life-changing STEM experiences and uplifting Chicago’s youth.
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40
years of making a difference
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Volunteer
Join Lumity in person or virtually at our STEMTalks, career site visits, tutoring, one-day challenges, or other events.
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Donate
Your support makes a big impact on our students’ lives. We welcome any contribution amount from partners or donors.
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Sponsor
Looking for an opportunity to sponsor a cause? Fund our STEM nonprofit work and shape the next generation of STEM leaders.
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Partner
Help us bridge the gap between students and STEM opportunities. Become a school, corporate, or community partner.