Paid summer internship

TechCONNECTS! is a 16-week internship where high school students earn $15/hr. while learning essential skills and providing tech support to the Minneapolis community, while closing the digital divide.

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FREE after-school center for teens

The Best Buy Teen Tech Center at Summit Academy OIC is a free drop-in space where youth can access cutting-edge technology to learn graphic design, film production, 3D imaging, music production and photography.

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Prepare for a technology reliant workforce

STEMLinx provides students ages 13-18 with real life work experiences, engagement with science, technology, engineering, and math professionals and access to STEM equipment and materials.

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We're building a pipeline for strong, diverse leaders in STEM 

It is our vision to build a strong, diverse pipeline of STEM leaders and innovators within the North Minneapolis ecosystem where every student has an equitable opportunity to participate and thrive as contributing citizens within their communities.

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Minneapolis - we're coming to an area near you!

The Beast Mobile Innovation Lab is a mobile classroom on a double-decker bus designed to innovate learning experiences through hands-on STEM education.

The Beast Mobile Innovation Lab will be parked in over 30 locations throughout the Twin Cities - giving youth an opportunity to cultivate creativity, innovation, mastery and exploration. STEM modules and lessons include:

Drones

Circuit and Renewable Energy

Scientific Inquiry Labs

3D Printing

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Madam C.J. Walker - Inventor

Madam C. J. Walker was the first Black woman millionaire in America and made her fortune thanks to her homemade line of hair care products for Black women. Walker invented the “Walker System,” which involved the creation of products for scalp preparation, lotions and iron combs.

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Northside STEM District partners

The Northside STEM District (NSSTEM), a youth division of Summit Academy OIC (in partnership with over a dozen education and community service organizations) provides hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs, activities and events for children and families within North Minneapolis and surrounding communities.

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COVID-19 UPDATE: We are taking precautions to guard against the COVID-19 virus at all of our STEM events. Masks must be worn at all times, equipment will be sanitized and hand sanitizer will be available. If you or a family member are ill, we ask that you do not participate in our event until you are well.