Best Buy seeks nonprofit partners that create hands-on learning opportunities for underserved teens to engage them in learning, experimenting, and interacting with the latest technologies to build 21st century skills.
The overall goal is to provide youth with access to new technologies and help them become interested and fluent in digital learning while developing skills to help better prepare them for future education and career success.
Programs should help teens build 21st century skills by utilizing cutting-edge technology such as computers, digital cameras, video cameras and professional software in a wide range of areas including (but not limited to):
- Audio production (including music mixing & recording)
- Coding/3D printing
- Computer Maintenance and Repair
- Digital photography/graphic design
- Filmmaking & videography
- Maker Faires/hack-a-thons
- Mobile & game app development
- Programming
- Robotics
- Web site design
Preferred locations include the locations of our Best Buy Teen Tech Centers, including but not limited to: Chicago, Denver, Jersey City/NYC, Miami, Minneapolis/St. Paul, San Antonio, Seattle and Washington D.C.