The Dallas Chapter of The Links, Incorporated provides services in five facets, Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and Health and Human Services. Consistent with The Links, Incorporated National STEM Education and Career Readiness Initiative, the primary goal of the STEAM Academy is to close the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) academic achievement gap by implementing curriculum with an emphasis on STEAM disciplines and career readiness. The Links STEAM Academy includes middle and high school female students who participate in workshops throughout the year. Through The STEAM Academy, The Links are working to:
- Close the STEAM education gap
- Provide mentoring opportunities
- Prepare and encourage students to attend a college STEAM related program
- Prepare and encourage students to pursue STEAM related career opportunities for minorities