About Empower NextGen
We are dedicated to uplifting underserved youth through technology education and mentorship. By offering hands-on workshops in 3D printing, CAD, and programming, we help students discover their potential, build confidence, and pursue opportunities in STEM fields.
Technical Skill Building
3D Printing
Learn to design, slice, and print models. Go hands on with your 3D printed results. See the printer in action, and understand how it works.
Computer-Aided Design
Build and visualize 3D projects. Our expert team teaches students computer-aided design fundamentals in Tinkercad.
Programming
Develop problem-solving and logic skills through code. The team uses the code blocks built into Tinkercad to teach these underlying concepts.
University High School, Irvine
Brought 3D printing access for the first time to a school of over 2600+ for free! Having assembled my (Krish) own printer and taught myself Computer-Aided Design at the age of 12, I knew the power of this technology in education and lighting up a fire for STEM in young minds. After applying for a grant from the school's PTA, I communicated with multiple vendors and sellers, to be able to bring a 3D printing to my high school. After doing so, I have volunteered time not only setting it up, but teaching teachers and students how to use it.
ISSAC Charter, Costa Mesa
At ISSAC Charter, we expanded our reach by delivering technology education to elementary and middle school students. As a part of their summer school, our team introduced 3D printing fundamentals, guided students in building digital models in Tinkercad, and fundraised to buy a printer so students could see their digital ideas become physical prototypes. This partnership also involved teacher training to help educators continue STEM activities after our sessions. In doing so we hosted over 20, 1 hour or longer workshops.
Martin R. Heninger Elementary, Costa Mesa
This was one of our most impactful workshops. We worked with entire classrooms of younger students, many experiencing this STEM tool for the first time. We taught them how to create 3D models, print classroom projects, and even design their own “action figure” toys. Teachers noted that students who usually struggled with engagement were fully focused and excited throughout the sessions. Their excited screams reinforce our core beliefs and were incredibly rewarding.
