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"Before I joined CABPES, I really just didn't know what I wanted to do at all. And then I joined CABPES, and they provide a lot of opportunities to really see what you want to do. For example, I had the opportunity to do a high school internship at an engineering firm. And that really was a key factor in me picking a discipline I want to go into, because before that, I wasn't even considering engineering." – MEP and JETS student
"I think leadership probably is the top benefit, and is what I've developed the most from CABPES. I took the project management class last year, and that was really focused on leadership and strategies to help you along with your peers to work as a better team." – JETS student
"I've seen more of problem solving because when we're together we start thinking about different ideas and how to get through the problem, which is also creative thinking… we had to think not only as a group, but individually and build off of each other's ideas..." – JETS student
"I am grateful for this program. It saved me. [My child] needed to be a part of something she believes in. Thanks." – JETS Parent
"They are happy for the program, and I can see they are developing a love for math and science. They are engaged and appreciate the real world exposure to engineers." – MEP Parent
"Increased participation on the part of some of the quieter students has been very rewarding. The students have all asked insightful questions and made clever connections between the content and their experiences."
– JETS Volunteer
"They've all displayed growth in how they approach problems, they definitely are able to think through more problems than when they started when they would get overwhelmed and give up. They have also grown a lot as people; they are helping each other a lot more with each other’s questions, they encourage curiosity, they're learning how the world works and how to get by." – MEP Volunteer
"Volunteering enhances my career by introducing me to different STEM professionals, companies, etc. Volunteering enhances my life by giving me a sense of community as well as the ability to positively impact my community, and it feels nice to help the students by exposing them to new ways of thinking, new potential career or life paths, etc. And I really really love when I'm able to help a student grasp a concept they've been struggling with, and getting to hear about how well they did on their test or quizzes." – MEP Volunteer
The Colorado Association of Black Professional Engineers and Scientists' (CABPES) mission is to encourage and assist underrepresented youth in the pursuit of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.
The Colorado Association of Black Professional Engineers and Scientists (CABPES) was incorporated in Colorado in 1980. It was founded by a group of African American engineers who desired to increase the representation of minorities in the technical professions. The organization's mission is to encourage and assist underrepresented youth in pursuing careers in engineering, mathematics, and the applied sciences. Since its inception, CABPES has served approximately 10,000 students, demonstrating its long-standing commitment to its mission.
CABPES has a history of exposing underrepresented youth to engineering. The goal is to excite them about the topic and encourage them to study engineering in college and make it their career. This exposure provides students with new skills and knowledge and gives them an avenue for success.
Congresswoman Diana DeGette entered this tribute to CABPES into the Congressional Record, a testament to the organization's significant impact on the community: "CABPES has been in the vanguard of cultivating talented youth, and it has become a learning gateway for students from all walks of life desiring to expand their horizons. Its commitment to the future is long-standing and our communities are well-advised by its example and the foresight of its founders." Her words reflect the pride and support that the community feels for CABPES and its achievements.
Organization name
Colorado Association of Black Professional Engineers & Scientists - CABPES
other names
CABPES
1980
Tax id (EIN)
74-2208861
Category
Youth Development, Education, Science & Technology
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
P. O. Box 200508Denver, CO, US
Aurora, CO, US
Commerce City, CO, US
Thornton, CO, US
Erie, CO, US