activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 12
- Annual College and Career Coaching Program Support for Homeless and At-Risk StudentsOperates an annual college and career coaching program that runs from September through May, offering structured guidance and support to students.
- College and Career Coaching Program Support for Homeless and At-Risk StudentsOperates an annual college and career coaching program from September through May, providing one-on-one mentorship and college and career discovery workshops for African American high school students.
- Computer Hardware Support Program Youth IT Skills & Hardware TrainingOffers a Computer Hardware Support program designed to prepare students for A+ certification.
- Computer Hardware Support Program for A+ Certification Youth IT Skills & Hardware TrainingOffers a Computer Hardware Support program designed to prepare students for A+ certification, providing hands-on technical training and foundational IT skills.
- Hands On STEM Program STEM & Robotics Education ProgramsOperates the Hands On STEM Program, launched in 2015 at the Faye Gray Recreation Center, which has grown from serving 25 students to nearly 350 students annually. The program includes hands-on STEM education through workshops and project-based learning.
- Hands On STEM Program STEM & Robotics Education ProgramsOperates the Hands On STEM Program, which includes coding workshops, programming robots/Arduino boards, and app/website development. The program, launched in 2015, serves nearly 350 students annually through daily 60-90 minute workshops for 10-15 students per session, with coding structured into four eight-week sections.
- Hands On STEM Program STEM & Robotics Education ProgramsOperates the Hands On STEM Program, which includes coding workshops, programming robots/Arduino boards, and app/website development. The program, launched in 2015, serves nearly 350 students annually through daily 60-90 minute workshops with 10-15 students per session, and also offers a Hands on STEM Box program.
- One-on-One Mentorship and College/Career Discovery Workshops Support for Homeless and At-Risk StudentsProvides one-on-one mentorship and college and career discovery workshops for African American high school students, supporting academic and professional development.
- STEM Coding and Technology Workshops STEM & Robotics Education ProgramsProvides STEM programming that incorporates coding into workshops, teaching students the basics of coding, programming robots or Arduino boards, and app/website development. The coding program is structured into four eight-week sections, each featuring a mini-project, with daily 60–90-minute sessions serving 10–15 students per session.
- Technology Donation Initiative for Underserved Students Student Technology Access ProgramsDonates laptops, desktops, hotspots, and computer software to underserved students through STEM Programs and the TITLE I Tech program, including a contribution of $15,000 worth of laptops. The TITLE I Tech program has positively impacted more than 600 students and families.
- Technology Donation Program Student Technology Access ProgramsDonates laptops, desktops, hotspots, and computer software to underserved students, including through the Title 1 Tech program for Title I schools. This program has contributed $15,000 worth of laptops and positively impacted over 600 students and families.
- Technology Donation Program Student Technology Access ProgramsDonates laptops, desktops, hotspots, and computer software to students through STEM Programs and the TITLE I Tech program for TITLE I schools, having contributed $15,000 worth of laptops and positively impacted over 600 students and families.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Community-based STEM engagement community-based_workshopsDelivers STEM programming through partnerships with community centers, churches, and schools, leveraging volunteer engagement to create accessible, interactive, and fun learning environments for youth.
- Community-embedded STEM engagement community-based_workshopsPartners with local community centers, churches, and schools to deliver STEM programming and life skills workshops in trusted, accessible environments, increasing youth participation and learning outcomes through volunteer engagement and localized delivery.
- Digital Inclusion and Equity through Technology Donation digital_inclusionFUTURE STARS INC works to close the digital divide by collecting and distributing donated technology, such as laptops and hotspots, to students, especially those in underserved communities and TITLE I schools, and by conducting digital literacy workshops.
- Digital inclusion through technology access and literacy digital_inclusionAddresses the digital divide by donating refurbished laptops and digital devices to underserved students and schools, combined with community-based digital literacy training, to promote equitable access to technology and education.
- Digital inclusion through technology access and literacy digital_equity_through_technology_donationAddresses the digital divide by donating refurbished laptops and digital devices to students in Title I schools and underserved communities, combined with digital literacy education and internet awareness workshops to promote equitable access to technology.
- Hands-on STEM Education and Technical Training hands-on_stem_educationFUTURE STARS INC provides kinesthetic and hands-on learning experiences in STEM and IT, utilizing educational kits and practical training to develop technical skills and foster logical thinking and problem-solving.
- Hands-on technical and STEM education hands-on_stem_educationUses kinesthetic, experiential learning through hands-on technical training and educational kits to teach STEM subjects, computer skills, and digital literacy, based on the belief that active engagement deepens understanding and prepares students for technology careers.
- Hands-on technical and STEM education hands-on_stem_educationUses kinesthetic, experiential learning through technical training in IT (hardware, security, networking, cloud) and STEM kits to build practical skills and prepare youth for technology careers.
- Mentorship and College/Career Readiness mentorship_and_workshop_modelThe organization employs one-on-one mentorship, often using a strengths-based model, combined with workshops and support for scholarship searches, to guide youth, particularly African American high school students, towards higher education and career goals.
- Strengths-based mentorship and college readiness support strengths-based_mentoringProvides one-on-one mentorship using a strengths-based model, combined with college and career workshops, financial literacy, and scholarship guidance to support academic achievement and higher education access for underserved youth.
- Strengths-based mentorship and college readiness support strengths-based_mentoringProvides one-on-one, strengths-based mentorship combined with college and career workshops to support academic achievement, college enrollment, and personal development for African American and inner-city youth.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Coding Stars
Coding program in partnership with the Larry Fitzgerald Foundation, offering instruction in programming, robotics, and app/website development at three Phoenix locations.
College & Career Coaching Program
Annual program (September–May) offering mentorship, college readiness workshops, SAT/ACT prep, financial aid guidance, and career development for African American high school students.
Hands On STEM Mentorship Program
Provides one-on-one mentorship for qualifying students using a strengths-based model to support academic improvement and college enrollment.
Hands On STEM Program
Hands-on STEM workshops launched in 2015 that use kinesthetic learning to teach science, technology, engineering, and math to students; includes annual STEM fair.
Hardware Program
Prepares students for A+ certification with training in computer hardware, troubleshooting, networking, and IT support skills for employment in tech roles.
Title 1 Tech Program
Provides donated laptops, desktops, hotspots, and software to students in Title I schools to close the digital divide; launched in response to pandemic distance learning needs.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Dysart Community Center Partner — Future partnership anticipated between Future Stars Inc and Dysart Community Center
- Faye Gray Recreation Center Partner — Location where the Hands On STEM Program was launched in 2015.
- Larry Fitzgerald Foundation Partner — Partnered to provide coding programming in three locations through the Phoenix Metropolitan community.
- Maryvale Community Center Partner — One of three locations where coding programming is provided.
- Million Dollar Teacher Project Partner — Founders Mathew Blades and Lloyd Hopkins of Million Dollar Teacher Project initiated the Title 1 Tech program and had an existing relationship with Future Stars.
- Phoenix Parks and Recreation Partner — Partner, indicated by logo and link to phoenix.gov/parks/classes-and-programs
- Run It Forward Partner — Identified as an "Official Charity" in a blog post title.
- South Pointe Elementary School Partner — One of three locations where coding programming is provided.
- The Children’s Family Trust Partner — Mentioned in a blog post title, suggesting a connection or focus.
- Vernell Coleman Recreation Center Partner — One of three locations where coding programming is provided.