About Us
Our Mission
Duro's mission is to address gaps in the STEM talent pipeline by providing students in middle and high school with fun work-based learning (WBL) programs that connect to dynamic career pathways in engineering, data science, and more.
Industries That Duro Programs Prepare For:
Aerospace
Data Science
Environmental Science
Life Sciences
Industrial Design
Product Design
Robotics & Embedded Systems
Program Testimonials
“Working with Duro Workforce this summer was an amazing experience for our teachers and students. Our district's goal has been to introduce work-based learning opportunities for our students and this program builds students' capacity to design and market products.”
Sara Regalado
Assistant Principal
Crotona International High School
“Duro has allowed me to apply engineering theories I learned in the classroom to real-world practical experience. It was a valuable learning experience that has broadened my understanding of the engineering world and has given me a strong foundation that is valuable experience for my future career.”
Tina Kang
Software Configuration Management Engineer
L3Harris Technologies
“I really liked this program and am thankful for the opportunity. I wanted to explore different fields before going to college and this program helped me prepare. Thank you!!”
Weimy Guzman
College Freshman
CUNY - Baruch College
“Thank you for teaching our cohort about data science, Excel, and the importance of understanding the water in our community. Getting out to survey the Bronx River was a great experience!”
Nana Brobbey
High School Senior
Bronx Academy for Software Engineering
Gabriel with the prototype of an autonomous environmental monitoring system made by Duro UAS
Letter From Duro Workforce’s President
To our community,
We believe that to effectively improve the STEM talent pipeline, students need fun, relevant programs to create awareness and build skills.
Duro Workforce offers opportunities for middle and high school students to learn new skills and prepare for a changing career landscape, with a focus on data and environmental science, computer-aided design (CAD), and entrepreneurship.
As an executive in residence at the City College of New York, I also work with students across NYC to expand access to CUNY with application assistance, skill building, and networking.
To the students and teachers that have engaged in our programs over the last seven years, we extend our sincere appreciation. For those new to Duro and interested in getting involved, we look forward to working together with you to support equity and engagement in STEM education.
Sincerely,
Gabriel Foreman
President
Duro Workforce