Inspiring creativity and practical skills through DIY education
What we do
We forge strategic partnerships with schools and youth programs, aligning our mission to ignite and nurture an early interest in the skilled trades with your mission to foster a well-rounded learning environment that prepares students to experience success in life.
Why it matters
The future of our workforce is changing. The last generation of skilled trade workers is exiting the workforce en masse, leaving employers with major shortages and raising concerns about the vulnerability of future economic and infrastructure development in many communities.
Meanwhile, our children grow up to believe that a 4-year college degree is the only viable path to success. And while it certainly can be one gateway, students should have equal opportunities and exposure to other career pathways because:
not all students can afford a 4-year degree
not all students excel in traditional academic settings
not all students have clarity on their career goals and therefore aren’t ready to make the financial and personal time investment that a 4-year college degree requires
Fortunately, pursuing a skilled trade can be another path to a stable and well-paying career with excellent job security.
Our mission is to ignite and nurture an early interest in the skilled trades, so that more children grow up experiencing the power of building something themselves first-hand and developing the confidence to complete a DIY project or any challenge they embark on from start-to-finish.
Where we can support
We aspire to serve as a beacon of innovation in project-based learning by delivering engaging hands-on learning experiences through our thoughtfully designed do-it-yourself (DIY) kits. These kits blend fundamental academic knowledge with high-quality experiential learning, granting students an enlightening glimpse into career pathway options in the skilled trades.
What sets us apart is our commitment to supporting both educators and students alike. Our DIY Enrichment projects are accompanied by comprehensive lesson plans that integrate core curriculum concepts and foster teamwork and collaboration. Additionally, we provide user-friendly video and written instructions, making it effortless for teachers and students to embark on this enriching journey together.
Summer School Rocks because we got to build DIY projects like a lamp, bluetooth speaker and lots of other stuff that I didn't know how to do before.
6th grader at Blackstock Jr. High
These projects are the best lessons our students will work on and remember.
Grade 5 Teacher at Larsen Elementary
Give your students the gift of learning a new skill and realizing their potential.
Who we partner with
We develop partnerships with school districts, youth programs and organizations, and community parks & recreation organizations.
Our workshop is based in Southern California.
We can provide instructors to programs throughout the regional area (Ventura County, Los Angeles County, Santa Barbara County, Kern County), and we can ship & deliver projects and provide professional development for programs outside this area.