engagE k-12 students in limitless possibilities

Unraveling systemic barriers starts early. Students begin to develop ideas about their pathways the moment they enter the hallways of our schools. Our engagement model allows us to connect with students who have been historically underserved at multiple points through their K-12 education impacting their ability to overcome historically marginalizing barriers.

It starts with classroom activities in elementary school that spark an interest in math and science, two subjects that are key indicators of future success. In middle school, we use a design-thinking methodology to engage eighth graders in solving problems that have relevance to them in their community. Finally, we are working with alternative high schools to create experiences that help students connect learning with their future.

Our Comprehensive student engagement model

Mobilizing community to change lives

Research shows meaningful interactions with industry professionals help students who are historically underserved develop positive attitudes, a growth mindset, and a sense of belonging in school. All of our programs create multiple interactions between students and industry volunteers over the program year to make a greater impact than a one-time classroom visit. Students that experience all of our elementary and middle school programming will interact with local industry professionals 20 times, then some will move into a high school work experience. We believe this level of engagement is needed for students to realize limitless possibilities in their lives. It changes our volunteers lives as well.