activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 9
- Business Skills and Mentoring Programs Youth Workforce Readiness ProgramsTeaches business skills to teens to develop math and English competencies, and provides business mentoring to young adults through programs like "Intro to Business" and an advanced business program where students develop websites and acquire products or skills. This includes matching children with business entrepreneurs to encourage future business leadership.
- Coding Programs STEM Skill-Building for GirlsOperates coding programs for children, including specific programs for girls, delivered through interactive learning courses by volunteer instructors. Mentors speak to participants during yearly coding program sessions, and lunch is provided for participants selected for advanced weekend sessions. These programs also teach young girls how to use technology beyond recreational activities.
- Community Initiatives Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates community initiatives in education, health & fitness, technology, after-school programming, and youth sports.
- Curriculum DeliveryDelivers an award-winning curriculum designed to activate students' creativity and potential, teaching life-changing skills.
- Peer Reading Mentoring Program Early Childhood Literacy Support for Caregivers and EducatorsOperates a peer mentoring program that matches students needing reading support with peer buddies of similar age to improve reading skills and encourages children to develop a love of books, name letters, and play with word sounds.
- Reward-based Technology and Reading ProgramsOffers laptops to children aged 8-17 and books to children ages 5-12 through reward-based programs designed to encourage achievement in challenging programs and promote reading and learning.
- STEM-based Learning Programs STEM & Robotics Education ProgramsRuns STEM-based learning programs in science, technology, engineering, and math to support children who struggle in traditional learning environments.
- Sports Mentoring ProgramsProvides mentoring to young adults through sports programs, including local city programs and JR NBA initiatives.
- Youth Referral Program Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates a youth referral program to connect young people with supportive services.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Addressing Technology Access Barriers addressing_technology_access_barriersKIDS CAN SUCCEED addresses social isolation, poor academic performance, and unemployment among financially disadvantaged children and families by providing access to information and communication technology.
- Creative and Alternative STEM Education creative_stem_educationKIDS CAN SUCCEED uses creative and non-traditional teaching methods in STEM education to engage children who struggle in conventional learning settings, inspiring creative thinking and an "out of the box" approach, and specifically aims to steer young girls towards engineering paths by providing technology education and inspiring them to consider technology as a career path.
- Experiential Entrepreneurship Education experiential_entrepreneurship_educationKIDS CAN SUCCEED engages teens through experiential learning by enabling them to run their own businesses, which also serves to teach work ethic by immersing them in business skill development that requires hard work, and inspires an entrepreneurial mindset through creative and unique learning experiences.
- Integrated Academic Learning through Business integrated_academic_learning_through_businessKIDS CAN SUCCEED uses business education as an integrative methodology to build core academic skills in math and English, demonstrating how practical application can enhance traditional learning.
- Mentoring for Youth Development and Aspirational Development mentoring_for_youth_developmentKIDS CAN SUCCEED uses mentoring as a core component of its youth development programming, including sports-based mentoring and connecting youth with business owners, to build aspirations and motivation for college completion among disadvantaged students who lack positive role models in their family network.
- Peer-to-Peer Mentoring for Reading Difficulties peer_to_peer_mentoringKIDS CAN SUCCEED utilizes peer support as a central component of its mentoring program, based on evidence that peer help is effective for students with reading difficulties.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Girls Programming Class
Encourages young girls to explore technology and programming as potential career paths through hands-on training.
Let's Read Program
Provides disadvantaged parents with reading books and support to encourage shared reading time with their children.
STEM Based Learning
Focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to inspire creative thinking among children.
Youth Business Skills
Offers programs that teach young people essential business skills and entrepreneurial mindset.
relationships · 18
who they work with
- Auto Zone Funder — Recipient of an award/grant
- Bank Of America Funder — Recipient of a grant
- Best Buy Funder — Recipient of an award/grant
- CVS Pharmacy Partner — In-kind partner
- Chipotle Funder — Recipient of a grant
- Cox Communications Funder — Recipient of an award/grant
- Fiesta Bowl Funder — Recipient of an award/grant
- Finish Line Partner — In-kind partner
- Foot Print Center Partner — Recent partner
- Ford Foundation Funder — Recipient of a grant
- Fry's Inc Funder — Recipient of an award/grant
- Google Inc Partner — In-kind partner
- JR NBA Partner — Collaborates with JR NBA programs to provide mentoring and positive role models for young adults.
- PetsMart Partner — In-kind partner
- Pottery Barn Funder — Recipient of a grant
- Sams Club Funder — Recipient of a grant
- Toyota Motors Funder — Recipient of an award/grant
- Walmart Inc Funder — Recipient of an award/grant