Our
3D ThinkLink training includes 30
hours of classroom instruction and labs, a four-hour community service project
and a day of Vocational Orientation. Students selected for advanced training
spend a week in our 3D ThinkLink
Creativity Lab to deepen their understanding of 3D design and printing, and
to further develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills.
But
then what happens?
We
want our students to retain the benefits of their 3D ThinkLink experience after they’ve completed their training. In
fact, we want them to spread those benefits to others.
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| 3DThinkLink students introduce youngsters to 3D printing at the 2014 USA Science & Engineering Festival |
That’s
why we’ve launched a program to exponentially increase our foundation’s ability
to reach at-risk youth.
The goal of our Youth Mentor Program is for the life lessons we instill in our students to be passed
along from person to person, spreading through under-served communities.
We’re going to give our most motivated and capable
advanced students the tools they need to continue learning about 3D and to
share their knowledge with their family, friends and neighbors.
Each student in
our Youth Mentor Program will receive a Tech Pack, which includes a 3D printer,
design software, laptop computer and training.
Your
donation of $500 will buy a Tech Pack for a deserving
student. To contribute to this important new
program, please contact YouthQuest Operations Manager Juan Louro at juan.louro@youthquestfoundation.org or (703) 234-4633.
We know that mentoring is especially beneficial for at-risk
teens.
By turning our students into mentors as they make the
transition to adulthood, we will build up their self-esteem and empower them to
inspire younger kids and even older people.
They will drive positive change from within their
communities by giving back and being role models, as well as resources for 3D
design and printing.
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