Impact and Programs
Accomplishments
In 2015, we launched a 3D modeling and printing program that allowed 6 students to learn about CAD printing use across industries and how to use a CAD printer to bring their product ideas to life. Then the students designed and created a viable product prototype using 3D printing technology. On a broader scale, we served 1,000 students both in the classroom (as they went through our curricula) and out of the classroom (as they worked as student interns for Student-Run Businesses). We also formalized our skills-based volunteer program and worked with several professionals in the community to facilitate their sharing of expertise with our students.
Current Goals
Our 2016 goals can be classed into three categories: Grow, Serve, and Scale. Our programmatic goals are under Serve and Scale. Under Serve, our goals are to provide quality student internships to 30+ interns, serve 1000+ students in total, further develop our skills-based volunteer program, and develop advanced curriculum and accompanying rubrics. Under Scale, our goals are to scale product plans for growth, digitize both EDU curricula, create a tracking system for student achievement, earn AdvancEd accreditation, create an operational playbook for scaling, increase marketing channel engagement, and develop a system for team member review and engagement.
Community or Constituency Served
Low income middle and high school students in MN, primarily in Minneapolis
Geographic Area Served
MN - specifically Minneapolis
