Bringing Hands-On Tech Programs to K-12 Students at No Cost
Students Served in 2019-2020
Students Served in 2022-2023
Students Served in 2019-2020
Students Served in 2022-2023
The Minnesota High Tech Association predicts that by 2025 the state will have nearly 200,000 tech jobs. Yet, many of Minnesota’s low-income and minority students – who represent nearly 40% of the state’s student population – do not have equal access to the resources and training needed to meet this demand.
We partner with like-minded community organizations to bring quality, hands-on STEM learning to inner-city Minneapolis youth—especially young women and students from racial minority backgrounds in order to bridge skills and experience gaps, and help more students succeed in higher education and today’s job market.
As a small non-profit who provides free programming, we need a community with a variety of resources, experience, relationships, abilities, and availability
createMPLS was chosen as a 2022 MN Cup semifinalist in the top 10 organizations for the ‘Impact Ventures’ category! We are looking forward to continuing in this journey with MN Cup to further our mission of preparing students for the future of work through hands-on, accessible STEM programs.
createMPLS was chosen for the 2023 Building Our Tech Future Tekne Award: “This distinguished award recognizes the impactful programming and initiatives undertaken by solution providers, agencies, and non-profit organizations, aimed at inspiring youth to consider careers in technology and equipping students with the skills and experiences needed for success in this field. These finalist organizations are driving positive change by investing in the future of Minnesota’s tech workforce and ultimately contributing to the economic and technological advancement of our state as well as the financial future of our talented workforce.”