The Platform
Two cohorts, one connected system
Youth STEAM pipeline (grades 3-12) and adult upskilling (ages 18-45) share one infrastructure backbone — transportation, meals, wellness, and data.
Youth STEAM pipeline (grades 3-12) and adult upskilling (ages 18-45) share one infrastructure backbone — transportation, meals, wellness, and data.
Shared infrastructure creates efficiency. Distinct cohort designs protect quality and relevance.
A developmental sequence from exploration to transition-readiness, organized by grade band. Sustained multi-year participation builds confidence and skills over time.
Flexible entry and re-entry around bridge skills, specialization, credential stacking, work-study, and placement or advancement.
These aren't optional add-ons — they're performance infrastructure built into the operating model.
Van routing for youth, transit stipends for adults. Access is infrastructure.
Food is learning infrastructure. Meals budgeted for every session.
Screening, safe climate, and referral pathways for both cohorts.
Family engagement for youth, participant navigation for adults.
Pattern recognition, dashboards, automation
Learn morePrivacy, threat awareness, governance
Learn moreCoding, debugging, cloud collaboration
Learn morePrototyping, automation logic, physical computing
Learn moreUX research, visual communication, accessibility
Learn moreBuild curiosity, belonging, and identity through hands-on STEAM.
Develop technical fluency, teamwork, and documentation skills.
Capstones, internships, and employer-connected experiences.
Portfolios, credentials, and transition to college or career.
$40.8M over 10 years. 9,540 participants. 1:10 state leverage ratio.