STEM Starts With the Spark.
Foundry Initiative brings hands-on STEM workshops and mentorship to NYC Catholic middle-school students—helping young people build, explore, and see themselves as tomorrow’s innovators.
Why it Matters
Equitable access to STEM isn't just about teaching technology—it's about opening doors to the future. At Foundry Initiative, we believe every student deserves the chance to tinker, fail, and succeed through hands-on discovery. By bringing high-quality workshops and mentorship to NYC Catholic middle schools, we bridge the gap between curiosity and career, ensuring that ZIP codes or backgrounds never limit a young person's potential to become tomorrow's visionary innovator.
What We Do
01
Hands-On Learning
We bring high-energy STEM workshops directly to NYC classrooms, providing students with the tools to build, experiment, and solve real-world problems.
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Student Mentorship
Connecting middle-school youth with inspiring high school mentors who share their passion for technology and help them navigate their own STEM journeys.
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School Partnerships
We collaborate with local middle schools to integrate hands-on STEM programming that bridges the gap in access to high-quality tech education.
What We Do
Hands-On Learning
Interactive workshops where students build real-world projects, from basic robotics to sustainable engineering designs.
Student Mentorship
Local high school leaders guide middle schoolers, providing relatable role models and fostering a culture of peer support.
School Partnerships
We work directly with NYC schools to integrate accessible STEM programming that complements existing curricula.
The Foundry Impact
Curiosity
We ignite the spark of inquiry, encouraging students to ask 'how' and 'why' as they dismantle and rebuild the technology around them.
Confidence
By mastering complex tools and solving real-world engineering challenges, young people see themselves as capable creators, not just consumers.
Access
We bridge the divide, bringing high-tech resources and expert mentorship directly to schools that need them most.
Future Opportunity
Forging pathways into the tech workforce by connecting middle-school ambition with high-school mentorship and industry vision.
Join the Spark
Whether you're a school administrator, a passionate student mentor, or a local supporter, there's a place for you in the Foundry Initiative. Let's build the future of STEM together.