Our initiatives focus on students in underserved schools and communities, democratizing access to quality STEM education. Through hands-on projects, we cultivate curiosity and equip young minds with essential 21st-century skills, preparing them for successful STEM careers.
Empowering Underserved Communities
At PAST Foundation, we forge meaningful partnerships with corporations committed to advancing STEM education, enriching student learning by aligning with local business needs. Through our Workforce Development programming, over 350 students have earned nearly 600 Industry-Recognized Credentials (IRCs), enhancing their readiness for future careers. We seek partners eager to shape innovative learning programs, providing high-quality, industry-relevant education and strengthening community ties.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Explore opportunities to collaborate with the PAST Foundation in our summer and after-school programs. These initiatives serve 13,000 students annually, with plans to expand to 20,000 students. Your support will help inspire and excite students about STEM through hands-on learning and an industry-relevant curriculum.
How to Partner with the PAST Foundation
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Join us for Maker Mania sessions throughout the year, where corporations co-create immersive experiences showcasing STEM career fields. These events engage families and students, linking learning to real-world applications.
Maker Mania: Igniting STEM Interest
Our summer and after-school programs provide immersive STEM learning experiences for students, distinguished by hands-on learning, an industry-specific curriculum, and diverse subject matter.
Our vision is to collaborate with businesses and industries that are eager to actively participate in developing innovative and relevant learning programs. By contributing to innovative program development, this engagement provides a dual benefit: for the students, who gain access to high-quality, industry-relevant education, and for the corporations, who actively contribute to building a skilled and knowledgeable future workforce.
Informal Programming Partnerships
Focused on Design Thinking, using CAD, 3D printing, Laser Cutting, and Assemblage to introduce STEAM activities to young children and families. Honda R&D sponsored the development of hands-on projects, emphasizing design principles and empowering participants to create innovative products.
Honda Maker Mania +1 Program
This initiative aimed to bridge the digital divide by promoting digital literacy among communities, students, and families. Participants gained crucial skills and confidence in navigating the digital world.
AT&T Maker Mania Powered by PAST
Previous Maker Mania Events
Verizon
Enhancing Digital Literacy and STEM Education
Bath & Body Works
Exploring the Science of Fragrance
Deloitte
Security and Human-Centered Design
Amazon Web Services
Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing Certification
IC3D
Additive Manufacturing and Real-World Engineering Challenges