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Best Buy Foundation
Category: Computers & Technology
DescriptionThe Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the retail Company. The Foundation provides underserved teens with access to technology to build 21st century skills and bridge the digital divide. The Foundation 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. Programs should help teens build these skills by utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as computers, digital cameras, video cameras, and professional software in a wide range of areas. These areas include but are not limited to: audio production, coding/3D printing, computer maintenance and repair, digital photography/graphic design, filmmaking and videography, Maker Faires/hack-a-thons, mobile and game app development, programming, robotics, and Web site design. Eligible programs should have a fundamental commitment to youth, ages 13-18, have a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a willingness to integrate Geek Squad Academy curriculum into existing programming (if appropriate) and have the ability to conduct programming in multiple targeted sites across the country. Preferred locations include areas where Best Buy Teen Tech Centers are located, including but not limited to Chicago, Denver, Jersey City/NYC, Miami, Minneapolis/St. Paul, San Antonio, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. Additional information including a link for submitting proposals electronically can be found on the Web site.
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