STE(a)M Studio's
A business product design program for grades 9th-12th graders in Washington, DC
During this product design program, teens learn and apply the Design Thinking process to YEI Social Enterprises and Community Projects. Each class track is approximately 18 hours (8 learning hrs & 10 hrs dedicated to project) Studios Classes includes:
- BizBeauty ( cosmetic & candle making activities)
- BizTee (pro-bono apparel making, for deserving local nonprofits and schools)
- BizMake ( laser cutting, 3d printing, website development and prototyping.)
- BizGrow ( nutrition, community garden, agriculture and food science)
- BizKits ( help design and create “businesses-in-boxes,” and “STEM kits” designed for children ages 9-13.)
The goal of the studio classes and projects are to introduce youth to technical STE(a)M skills through the design thinking process while helping them build tools for advocacy and civic engagement in their communities.
Brainstorm a product idea for this year’s Smart Hustle Jr. Ste(a)M kits.
Strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Improve your confidence and self-responsibility.
Receive a Design Thinking Badge.
Option to earn $17.50/hour teaching 8-12 year olds how to use their Jr. Ste(a)m Kits.
Earn 0.5 college credits.
Meet new friends and have fun.
Make money when you sell your Jr. Ste(a)m Kits online, right before the holiday season.
Upcoming session
BizKits $tudio's Date– Fall 2024 Dates
Earn volunteer hours, by helping design and create “businesses-in-boxes,” and “STEM kits” designed for children ages 9-12.
Learning Days: 3 Days ONLY!
Wednesdays, September 11, 18, and 25th, 2024
3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Open Studio Hours/Project Days:
Wednesdays 3 30 pm-4:30 pm
Optional Externship: Paid Peer Teaching Mentor
*Contact Tacharna Crump (ED and Elementary Program Coordinator) indicating your interest in a paid teaching opportunity!
BizBeauty $tudio's Date– Fall 2024 Dates
Earn volunteer hours, by helping make cosmetic & candle products that promote self love and mental health awareness.
TUESDAY’S
Learning Days: 4 Days ONLY!
Tuesdays, October 8, 15, and 22, 29th 2024
3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Open Studio Hours/Project Days:
Tuesday November 12, 19, 26, December 3,10,17
3:30 pm-5:00 pm
Optional Social Enterprise: Scented Futures Candles; Good Hair Cosmetics
BizTEE $tudio's Date– Fall 2024 Dates
Earn volunteer hours, by helping design and produce pro-bono apparel, for deserving local nonprofits and schools.
WEDNESDAY’S
Learning Days: 4 Days ONLY!
Wednesdays, October 9, 16, 23 and 30th 2024
3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Open Studio Hours/Project Days:
Tuesday November 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18
3:30 pm-5:00 pm
Optional Social Enterprise: Native; You Dream, We Design
BizMake $tudio's Date– Fall 2024 Dates
Earn volunteer hours, by helping with laser cutting, 3d printing, website development and prototyping.
THURSDAY’S
Learning Days: 3 Days ONLY!
Thursdays, October 17, 24, 31 2024
3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Open Studio Hours/Project Days:
Tuesday November 7,14 21, or December 5,12,19
3:30 pm-5:00 pm
Activities: Laser cutting and 3-D Printing
Meet past program participants and buy their Innovate and Create Kits.
Video coming soon.
Homemade Candle Business
Homemade Slime Business
Purchase Jr. Ste(a)m Kits for your young entrepreneur
Do you know an aspiring “kidpreneur” aged 8-12? Our Innovate and Create kits include everything they need to create and launch a revenue-generating creative business!
