Mission
IMPOP: Intelligent Minds Positive on Purpose Mission Statement
By leveraging STEAM resources to fill the gap between “Community Needs” and “Available Resources”. We foster intelligent minds by utilizing edu-tainment, technology, and social entrepreneurial ventures that introduce youth to opportunities that address social issues. Empowering youth and families in self-sufficiency to become sustainable and independent. We discover solutions that improve local and global communities.
By leveraging STEAM resources to fill the gap between “Community Needs” and “Available Resources”. We foster intelligent minds by utilizing edu-tainment, technology, and social entrepreneurial ventures that introduce youth to opportunities that address social issues. Empowering youth and families in self-sufficiency to become sustainable and independent. We discover solutions that improve local and global communities.
Goals
- Advance culturally relevant pedagogical practices for African American and POC youth.
- Maintain programing that fosters collaboration with teachers, artist, STEAM professionals, and educational institutions.
- Develop projects such as teach-ins, workshops, and after school activities that promote cultural esteem.
- Assist students in becoming more engage in education.
- Develop partnerships with counselors, mentors, and educational representatives throughout the greater Bay Area.
- Train in-school IMPOP representatives throughout the Nation