There is significant social and economic inequity created when people from underrepresented groups aren’t able to participate in the tech and innovation economies. We use tech and innovation education to fight that inequity. Teens n Technology is a 501c3 tech education nonprofit. We focus on providing young people 13 to 25 years old, from underrepresented groups with drone operations, coding , digital design, computer science, and tech startup-focused entrepreneurship programs.

OUR MISSION & VISION

Our mission is to prepare underrepresented young people to succeed as tech and innovation leaders through project-based learning and mentorship.

Our vision is to create equity in the world through technology and innovation.

OUR CORE VALUES

+ Equity – We are catalysts of change who, in pursuit of a more vibrant future, seek to bring equity to tech and innovation.

+ Ambition – We believe the path to success is paved with ambition, and we are committed to supporting and encouraging the ambition of our young people, community, and team to build a brighter future.

+ Creativity – We are dedicated to cultivating creativity and believe it is at the foundation of everything we do.

+ Community – We believe that our strength comes from the communities that support us and our young people. We believe that we have a responsibility to the communities we are a part of and have an obligation to improve them in any way that we can.

WHAT WE DO & HOW WE DO IT

Our programs are designed to provide young people of all backgrounds with beginner to advanced level tech skills in areas where the lack of diversity, equity, and inclusion are the greatest. Through our programs, we focus on preparing our students for career and entrepreneurship opportunities with significant earning and growth potential.

Our students are able to participate in our programs over the course of multiple years, progressively increasing their skill level and experience. Using a structured multi-year program model allows us to provide our students with the level of support necessary to become the next generation of tech and innovation leaders.

We utilize project-based learning to ensure that our students are learning in highly engaging environments and gaining real-world skills. We connect our students to mentors who come from tech and innovation to ensure they have a network and support system of professionals around them.