Inspiring Youth through Technology

What is the Computer Clubhouse?

Creativity Community Collaboration

A creative out-of-school digital design studio where young people from underserved communities express themselves through “STEAM” – STEM and the arts

The Clubhouse fosters:

The Computer Clubhouse Learning Model

Support learning through design experiences

Help youth build on their own interests

Cultivate an emergent community of learners

Create an environment of trust and respect

What makes the Computer Clubhouse unique?

Learning Model – Youth EmpowermentYoung people take ownership of their learning, developing technological, workforce & leadership skills.

More than Just AccessYouth engage with high-end technologies, supported by adult volunteers from a variety of professions.

94% of Clubhouse members plan to continue their education beyond high school.

97% of Alumni said

the Computer Clubhouse was the

most important source of support for

setting high goals &

expectations for themselves.

Where are Computer Clubhouses?

Worldwide

100 locations

20 countries

The Role of Clubhouse Mentors

Clubhouse Mentors vary in age, background, interests and skills, but share a passion for youth

• Work with Members and Mentors on a specific project• Contribute to Clubhouse to College/Career (C2C) • Recruit other Mentors• Offer workshops• Create new project ideas• Work on their own

projects

What Makes This Approach Work?

• Everyone teaches everyone. Everyone learns from everyone

• Learning can generate pride, laughter, or frustration-- or all three

• Learning is non-hierarchical; youth take charge of their own learning

• The Clubhouse creates a safe space for experimentation

What is the impact of Computer Clubhouses?

Youth Impact• 94% of Clubhouse members plan to

continue their education beyond high school.

• 82% of Alumni said they are currently using the tools and technologies they learned at the Clubhouse professionally and/or personally.

• 97% of Alumni said the Computer Clubhouse was the most important source of support for setting high goals and expectations for themselves.

A Computer Clubhouse Alumni Voice….

Connected Learning: Fostering a Community of Mentors

Mentor Continuity and RetentionHow to… • Foster a sense of

community and commitment?• Strengthen peer-to-peer support

among mentors?• Support mentor community

development?

Thank you!