“This class has helped me outside of the classroom… my cousin asked me if I could help him set up his business. He knew that because of the KidsTek Networking class I would know how to set up his computer and printer and could make sure everything was connected and configured properly.”
– Edmundo Gomez, 12th grade, Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College, Denver
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Our goal is to reach more than 1000 unduplicated students per year over the next five years, while adding 10 additional after school programs for elementary and middle-school aged children and 10 additional in-school high school elective classes. KidsTek has a 15 year track record of measurable results relating to workforce readiness and college preparedness for under-served youth in Colorado.
We encourage corporate supporters to sponsor a High School elective program both financially and personally as guest speakers in our classes. It costs approximately $20,000 per year per class. Corporations and other organizations that can provide a three-year, $15K per year commitment will be provided with branding opportunities as well. Since we award laptops to all of our high school students who pass our classes with at least a “C” grade, donations of new or less than 3-year-old laptops are also welcomed.
Funders and PartnersThe programs in this database clear a high bar. STEMworks reviewed each program against the Design Principles for Effective STEM Philanthropy.
Identify and target a compelling and well-defined need.
Use rigorous evaluation to continuously measure and inform progress towards the compelling need identified.
Ensure work is sustainable.
Demonstrate replicability and scalability.
Create high impact partnerships
Ensure organizational capacity to achieve goals.
Offer challenging and relevant STEM content for the target audience
Incorporate and encourage STEM practices.
Inspire interest and engagement in STEM.
Identify and address the needs of under-represented groups.