The Program
It is the first of it’s kind program piloting in one of GEM’s schools for Grade 6-8. It combines STEM theory with hands-on learning and essential life skill development — all while giving students early, practical exposure to a range of career pathways.
We focus on 5 different hands-on session covering basics of construction, car maintenance, woodshop/power tools, and electrical engineering.
Basics of Car Maintenance Workshop
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Tire Change Workshop
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Tools & Carpentry Skills
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Construction Fundamentals & Concrete Mixing
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Electrical Engineering Basics
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Exposure To These Workshops Will Help Students Discover Potential Future Careers in STEM by Sparking Curiosity and Building Practical Skills
Give your child a chance to find their passion.
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?
THE PROBLEM
DID YOU KNOW?
The Team
The Magic Behind It
Jowana Burgan - Founder & Trainer
"What makes you good at something is not your gender, but the skill set you acquire.”
Jowana, a Mechanical Engineering graduate, founded the Girls Mechanic Team at 21 to teach women car maintenance through hands-on workshops. She’s since educated over 2,000 women globally and continues to break stereotypes through public speaking and content creation. Now, she’s expanding her mission with a youth STEM program, inspired by the practical skills that shaped her own journey into a confident, multi-skilled woman.
Jowana, a Mechanical Engineering graduate, founded the Girls Mechanic Team at 21 to teach women car maintenance through hands-on workshops. She’s since educated over 2,000 women globally and continues to break stereotypes through public speaking and content creation. Now, she’s expanding her mission with a youth STEM program, inspired by the practical skills that shaped her own journey into a confident, multi-skilled woman.
Ala'a Moustafa - Teacher
"Every student has the potential to shine; it's our job to illuminate their unique skills.”
Ms. Alaa, is a dedicated STEM teacher with 9 years of experience and a background in mechatronics engineering. With 3 years of teaching the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the UAE and coaching robotics teams for competitions, she believes in fostering creativity and critical thinking. She also embraces differentiated instruction, ensuring every student feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
Ms. Alaa, is a dedicated STEM teacher with 9 years of experience and a background in mechatronics engineering. With 3 years of teaching the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the UAE and coaching robotics teams for competitions, she believes in fostering creativity and critical thinking. She also embraces differentiated instruction, ensuring every student feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
Joyice Elia - Teacher
"We may never know how much wood a woodchuck could chuck—but over here, we chuck safely and with proper technique!"
Ms. Joyice is an educator with a background teaching university students business and entrepreneurship. She’s mentored student teams to award-winning success and loves blending structure with imagination to guide learners through real-world challenges. When she’s not teaching, Joyice is a big hands-on creative with a love for building, crafting, and making things from scratch.
Ms. Joyice is an educator with a background teaching university students business and entrepreneurship. She’s mentored student teams to award-winning success and loves blending structure with imagination to guide learners through real-world challenges. When she’s not teaching, Joyice is a big hands-on creative with a love for building, crafting, and making things from scratch.
Syeda Aisha Atif - Automotive Instructor
"All it takes is one spark to ignite the fire. You're never too old or young to find your spark and learn to ignite the passions within"
Ms. Aisha is a certified Automotive Technician with a background in Mechanical Engineering and specialisation in Automobiles. She has been a part of the Automotive Industry for over 6 years, having held a variety of positions in the field. Outside the workshop, she actively participates in Motorsports; either on track itself as part of the action or as a part of the team behind the success of the events. She loves sharing her passion of the Automotive field with people of all ages through practical guidance and theoretical training, allowing everyone to pursue their dreams with ease and no judgement. When she's not working on cars, Aisha is playing with her cats, baking cakes or creating art.
Ms. Aisha is a certified Automotive Technician with a background in Mechanical Engineering and specialisation in Automobiles. She has been a part of the Automotive Industry for over 6 years, having held a variety of positions in the field. Outside the workshop, she actively participates in Motorsports; either on track itself as part of the action or as a part of the team behind the success of the events. She loves sharing her passion of the Automotive field with people of all ages through practical guidance and theoretical training, allowing everyone to pursue their dreams with ease and no judgement. When she's not working on cars, Aisha is playing with her cats, baking cakes or creating art.
Sally Anany - Curriculum Developer & Trainer
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
Sally designs learning that sticks—hands-on, purpose-driven, and built to spark curiosity. With 20+ years in education and leadership, she blends global standards with real-world relevance. From mixing concrete to wiring circuits, her Hands-On Heroes modules for high school students turn STEM into something students can see, touch, and believe in. Sally brings expertise, energy, and heart to every classroom she enters.
Crafting Futures, One Lesson at a Time
Sally designs learning that sticks—hands-on, purpose-driven, and built to spark curiosity. With 20+ years in education and leadership, she blends global standards with real-world relevance. From mixing concrete to wiring circuits, her Hands-On Heroes modules for high school students turn STEM into something students can see, touch, and believe in. Sally brings expertise, energy, and heart to every classroom she enters.
Crafting Futures, One Lesson at a Time
Rhiannon Robson - Curriculum Developer & Trainer
"Innovation is born from curiosity — when we empower young minds to ask bold questions, we ignite a lifelong love of discovery."
A secondary Biology specialist with over a decade of international teaching and leadership experience, Rhiannon brings a strong focus on hands-on, practical science education. She has led the design and delivery of lab-based curricula, fieldwork experiences, and student-led STEM projects across a range of age groups. Her teaching style emphasizes real-world application, curiosity-driven inquiry, and building confidence through experimentation. Recently, she’s expanded her skill set into coding and digital tools to bring even more interactivity and relevance to the science classroom.
A secondary Biology specialist with over a decade of international teaching and leadership experience, Rhiannon brings a strong focus on hands-on, practical science education. She has led the design and delivery of lab-based curricula, fieldwork experiences, and student-led STEM projects across a range of age groups. Her teaching style emphasizes real-world application, curiosity-driven inquiry, and building confidence through experimentation. Recently, she’s expanded her skill set into coding and digital tools to bring even more interactivity and relevance to the science classroom.
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