Computer*ific

Through our Computer*ific Program, we've outfitted 26 Boys and Girls' Clubs with state-of-the-art computer labs with 235 computer stations. More than 800 youth in Tampa Bay use these stations on a daily basis.  For a lot of these kids, this is their only access to computers every day. We've also hired a coordinator to lead the staff in integrating technology into all areas of their programming. By making technology accessible and fun we are hoping to shape the future students and eventual workforce for our region into one that is focused on technology and innovative thinking. Graciously, in 2010, TechStart was awarded the Boys and Girls Clubs Corporate Partner of the Year. We are honored to work with this organization and look forward to even greater things that we can accomplish together for the kids of Tampa Bay.

Scholarships

Since our inception, and working in partnership with the Hillsborough and Pinellas County Education Foundations, we've awarded over 40 scholarships for college. These funds allow the students to attend schools in the region in the Florida Pre-Paid Scholarship program. We've maximized donor gifts with a dollar for dollar match by the State of Florida. We want to see every kid in Tampa Bay to have access to the best STEM career and educational programming.