Listing of Youth Tech, Workforce and Small Business Program Examples and Resources

Listing of Youth Tech, Workforce and Small Business Program Examples and Resources



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YOUTH TECH INC
OVERLAND PARK, KS
https://www.youthtechinc.com/
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Youth Tech Inc. is a non-profit computer camp. We are dedicated to providing enrichment opportunities for students with a passion for learning. Our courses give students the opportunity to explore the edges of their imagination.

Youth Tech Inc. only employs life-long learners who are committed to providing a fun, interactive learning environment. Our staff is caring group of individuals and strives to make our camps a fantastic family environment.

YOUTH TECHNOLOGY CORPS NFP INC
CHICAGO, IL
https://www.youthtechnologycorps.org/
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YOUTH TECHNOLOGY CORPS ? As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit YTC provides technology and engineering education to at-risk youth through after-school clubs, competitions, and camps.

Students learn about STEM-related careers through hands-on, skills-based learning in the Chicago Metro region, and a partner site in Durango, Mexico. Students also learn good citizenship through recycling practices that give back to the communities they serve.?

YTC's collection of community/school computer clubs and associated partners are connected and supported through a central hub where youth connect to the digital world and global economy. This portal was co-developed with JP Morgan Chase Foundation's Force For Good program.

YTC's curriculum includes Computer Repair, A+ Preparation; Robotics using Arduino, and a Community Service component that refurbishes and donates computers, and training to non-profits, and families in need.

Adaptable programming allows for innovation and creativity while maintaining consistent learning objectives. ?

YOUTH ARTS & TECHNOLOGY CENTER
SAINT LOUIS, MO
https://www.yatcusa.org/
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The Youth Arts & Technology Center was created in 1995 to fill a need for artistic and esteem building programs in our community of underprivileged youth and teens. Since then, we have reached thousands of individuals, young and old. Many are now college graduates, professionals in their fields, community leaders, successful adults with families of their own. And many are now bringing their children to YATC Programs to receive the same encouragement and tools that helped guide them to the success they enjoy today.STEM programs also!

GOODGIRLS WRITE CODE INC
LEWES, DE
https://goodgirlswritecode.org/
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Goodgirls Write Code is devoted to empowering students with the computer science skills needed to prepare for future careers. We are determined to encourage children to learn how to write their first program using scripts and animation; develop their first website using HTML, CSS and JavaScript; and design a 3D printed object.

Our intermediate and advanced programming students in middle and high schools will learn: Java, Python, JavaScript and C++ programming languages. Goodgirls Write Code graduate students have an academic advantage in STEM fields granting them access to academy programs and scholarships they would not be otherwise awarded.

FRONT LINE YOUTH IN SCIENCE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
PLANO, TX
http://flyset.org/
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Our mission is to inspire and motivate young people to pursue education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) through demonstrating, teaching and mentoring. The organization builds on a "Youth leading Youth" model and aims to cultivate the next generation of passionate and skilled youth leaders who will bring impact to the community in the STEM areas.

Focus on robotics and participation in contests - technicbots.com.

Find the teen leaders 8th to 12th graders at leadership team.

DIGITAL GRANDPARENTS
CHATHAM, NY
https://dg-inc.org/
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Digital Grandparents, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation committed to providing older adults with access to the wonders of computers and the Internet. Our programs seek to open up the world of Internet communication, social media, news and information, on-line shopping and games, photo-sharing and editing, and more to the growing segment of older adults who struggle with or wish to improve their skills with this new technology. We hope to help them enrich their lives by enabling them to connect with people and explore the world from their living room chairs.

YOUTH OUTREACH PERFORMING ARTS & TECHNOLOGY INC
EAST ORANGE, NJ
https://www.yopat.org/
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The goals of YOPAT are to provide digital culture programs and resources to help youth develop their passion for technology, culinary arts, performing arts, media arts, health and wellness and entertainment.

GLOBAL YOUTH ALLIANCES FOR SCIENCE HEALTH AND CIVILIZATION INC
SOUTHEASTERN, PA
http://gyouth2.org/
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Our mission is to enlighten youth to discover, promote and implement integrated social innovation. We provide programs, host events and build youth community that aims to evaluate and implement new ideas and/or advance existing technology for social benefits that consider health and the development of humanity in our society.

Each workshop is designed to integrate leadership training developed by experts in the topic domain with novel robotic teaching. Combining information lectures, hands-on activities, games, talent sharing, guided group discussion and mentorship, workshop participants have the opportunity not only to gain exposure to new techniques, but also to build confidence in innovation, enhance conflict management, develop public communication and facilitation skill.

MENTORING YOUTH THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
HARVEY, IL
https://www.myttil.com/
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Mentoring Youth Through Technology is designed to inspire, educate and mentor our youth with the use of technology. With programming available in Illinois, Mississippi and Tennessee, MYTT offers training in Robotics, Coding, Game Development, 3D animation, Graphic Design, Web Design, Application Development, Network Engineering, Computer Hardware and much more.



This innovative approach to date has led MYTT to serve thousands of youth in all three of our communities. The organization also offers Robotic workshops, Robotic Clubs, STEAM summer camps, STEAM expos, enhanced after-school STEAM programs, annual Youth Technology conferences, an Engineering After School Program, and a Young Entrepreneurship Program currently in development.

REACHING YOUTH THROUGH TECHNOLOGY INC
COLUMBUS, GA
http://www.rytt.org/index.php
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Reaching Youth Through Technology, Inc. (RYTT, Inc.) incorporates a variety of hands-on programs aimed at immersing children in STEM activities. Successful programs implemented include: Sponsoring a Jr. FIRST Lego League team, co-hosting the Hour of Code, SCRATCH programming, and Android app development. Join us today and help spark an interest in STEM in our kids!

DIGITAL GIRL INCORPORATED
BROOKLYN, NY
https://www.digitalgirlinc.org/
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Digital Girl, Incorporated was founded in 2014 by Executive Director, Michelle Gall a Digital Marketing and Branding Professional. Our mission is to encourage inner city youth, especially girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. We are motivated by the United States overall lag in producing an adequate number of STEM professionals and the under representation of women and people of color. We are based in Bedford Stuyvesant.

HOWGIRLSCODE INC
FULTON, MD
https://www.howgirlscode.com/
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Across all industries, computational thinking is becoming as important a skill set as numeracy and literacy. To prepare our children for the jobs of the future, we need computer science education both in and out of school. Despite making up half of our K-12 student population and nearly 60% of college enrollments, girls and women are far less likely than boys and men to study computing and earn degrees and careers in related fields.

The founders of HowGirlsCode saw the statistics as an opportunity. Together, they used their shared passion for improving educational opportunities for girls to develop an after-school computer science class. The weekly sessions included "unplugged" games, block programming activities, and a guest speaker series that gave the girls inspiration and information about the varied careers in which computer science plays a role. HowGirlsCode later added a summer camp program to provide even more access to girls interested in coding and robotics. In just five years, HowGirlsCode has held more than 100 after-school courses and five summer camp sessions, educating and engaging more than 1,000 girls in computer science. With the dedication of our instructors, passion of our volunteers, involvement of our partners and support of our generous donors, HowGirlsCode continues to encourage elementary-age girls to see a place for themselves in the world of computer science, and to see a place for computer science in their worlds.

C & T YOUTH TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY INC
ROCKVILLE, MD
http://ctyta.weebly.com/
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C&T Youth Technology Academy is a non-profit youth learning center focused on technology-based coursework not found within the traditional education system. Through specialized classes and innovative lessons, students build on the foundations of education and practical life skills to prepare for college and beyond. In addition to computer skills, math, writing and global education, students build confidence, maturity and education to achieve academic and social success.

YOUTH CODE JAM SAN ANTONIO
SAN ANTONIO, TX
https://www.youthcodejam.org/
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Creating inclusive opportunities for all youth to experience computer science and explore with code.

We make computer science and coding fun, sociable, and equitable for all students and their grown-ups through inclusive programming, Teacher Professional Development, and free community outreach events.

Our programs provide a judgment-free zone where all learners - regardless of skill level, background, or economic status - can try new things, build their confidence, and envision themselves as the leaders of tomorrow. And no child is ever turned away because of an inability to pay.

KANSAS YOUTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION
MULVANE, KS
https://www.kystfoundation.org/
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technology
youth
Kansas Youth Science and Technology (KYST) Foundation was formed in August 2017 to support development of the FIRST LEGO League program in central Kansas.

KYST Foundation served as the Kansas Central FIRST LEGO League region affiliate partner organization until September 14, 2019. We are committed to continued service to the youth of Kansas through STEM-based youth development programs and are currently refining how we will implement our mission to support youth and STEM in Kansas. We are a 501(c)(3) organization.

IGNITE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION INC
CHICAGO, IL
https://www.ignitetechnology.org/
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Some how related to BLUE1647 and Blue Laguna.

GIRLS CODE LINCOLN
LINCOLN, NE
https://girlscodelincoln.org/
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girls/women
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Girls Code Lincoln is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We strive to ignite passion for technology and leadership in young girls with the long-term goal of closing the gender gap in S.T.E.M.

We host multiweek technology clubs for 4th-9th grade girls. All clubs are completely free and 100% volunteer-run.

We partner with Nebraska organizations and build in-house curriculum to teach technology, leadership, and life skills.

GISTEM-GIRLS IMPACTING SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
RICHMOND, VA
https://www.gisteminc.org/
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girls/women
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We are advocates and mentors for girls' who have a desire to accept the challenge of becoming a STEM professional. We share the fundamental skills needed for girls to be prepared and successful in STEM-based careers.

We have professionals with backgrounds and roles in the field to aid them to reach their dream. We ensure that each girl has exposure to resources, develop transferable skills and mindset to be a STEM professional.

We know it is in their ability to adapt that provides the opportunity which leads to innovation in organizations that are waiting on them!

TECHTOGETHER
BURLINGTON, MA
https://www.techtogether.io
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girls/women
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TechTogether is the nation's largest initiative to address the gender inequities in the hackathon community. We are credited in part with increasing the gender diversity of the hackathon community by 18% to 46% from 2017 to 2022.

TechTogether has served over 7,000 people of marginalized genders through our annual gender-focused hackathons hosted currently six cities: Boston, New York, Seattle, Atlanta, Chicago, and Miami. On average, 50% of our hackers have never attended a hackathon before.

TechTogether serves people of marginalized genders, this includes transgender women, cisgender women, transgender men, non-binary individuals, and all gender identities which have been systematically oppressed by those in power throughout history.

In 2022, TechTogether was acquired by Major League Hacking to expand our programs and empower more hackers around the world.

TEEN TECH TITANS INC
ROSEMOUNT, MN
https://www.teentechtitans.org/
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Teen Tech Titans Inc. is a unique STEAM program introducing underrepresented youth to business and tech methodology by cultivating their curiosity to learn about the intersection between business and technology.

Our goal is to provide equitable access to support their wonder and knowledge. We aim to create actionable leadership in our most vulnerable communities.