Collective Tech Academy

Welcome To The Collective Tech Academy

The Collective Tech Academy is a New York-based free program for aspiring high school students, offering a curriculum focused on Computer Science, Robotics, and Personal Development

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Who?

The Collective Tech Academy Initiative is an after-school program hosted by Mentor Me Collective, designed to empower senior high school students at Eagle Academy in NYC with exposure to STEM careers and Software Engineering through Robotics.
  • Guidance on integrating sustainability into your business model

  • Strategies to meet and exceed SDG targets

  • Access to resources and networks focused on sustainable development

How?

Through mentorship, innovative coding sessions, and industry office visits, students gain practical skills and insights to navigate and excel in the rapidly evolving tech landscape post-graduation.
  • Trademark Protection

    Protect your brand with trademark consultations, searches, and USPTO registration.

  • Patent Guidance

    Get tailored patent strategies and support through the application process.

  • Recommendations to Pro-bono Legal Firms

    Connect with pro bono IP legal firms for additional guidance.

  • Additional Legal Resources and Support

    Access USPTO tools, legal help, and educational workshops.

Why?

Mentor Me Collective: Tech Academy Initiative aims to bridge the opportunity gap by offering students at Eagle Academy a transformative educational experience. Through this program, we envision our students being inspired and prepared to pursue a brighter future as first-generation technologists.
  • Guidance on integrating sustainability into your business model

  • Strategies to meet and exceed SDG targets

  • Access to resources and networks focused on sustainable development

Key Bits of Information

Learn how to create and manage a high-performing team.
What is the Duration of The Program?

October to May
Monday, Wednesday, Friday

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Note to Guardians and Parents

Our program offers a supervised, supportive space for them to connect with peers, build confidence, and discover new passions outside of regular school hours.

Program Requirements

Age 12-17 Interested in Robotics / STEMMust be able to read and work in groupsmust be able to make 80% of Meetings

Explore the world of tech through our introductory programs.

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What’s Collective Tech Academy?

Who?

Mentor Me Collective: Tech Academy Initiative is an after-school program hosted by Mentor Me Collective, designed to empower senior high school students at Eagle Academy in NYC with exposure to STEM careers and Software Engineering through Robotics.
  • Guidance on integrating sustainability into your business model

  • Strategies to meet and exceed SDG targets

  • Access to resources and networks focused on sustainable development

How?

Through mentorship, innovative coding sessions, and industry office visits, students gain practical skills and insights to navigate and excel in the rapidly evolving tech landscape post-graduation.
  • Coding Competitions

    The program will culminate in coding competitions, allowing students to showcase their coding skills, creativity, and teamwork in a fun and challenging environment.

  • Project Based Learning

    Students will engage in hands-on projects where they apply coding principles to real-world scenarios, such as programming Sphero robots to
navigate obstacle courses or perform specific tasks.

  • Introduction to Block coding

    The program will start with Sphero’s pre-made lessons on block coding, which introduces students to the basics of coding and gradually progresses to more advanced concepts.

  • Additional Legal Resources and Support

    Access USPTO tools, legal help, and educational workshops.

Coding and Robotics with Sphero Bolt

Learn Coding and Robotics using Sphero Bolt, a leading educational tool in STEM learning.

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How?

Through mentorship, innovative coding sessions, and industry office visits, students gain practical skills and insights to navigate and excel in the rapidly evolving tech landscape post-graduation.
  • Foundational Circuits

    Students will be introduced to electrical engineering using the intuitive LittleBits system.They'll learn to identify and connect power, input, and output modules, understanding core concepts like current flow, polarity, and circuit completion as they build.

  • Practical Applications

    Students will design and build various electronic inventions, from simple light-activated alarms to more complex interactive devices.

  • Recommendations to Pro-bono Legal Firms

    Connect with pro bono IP legal firms for additional guidance.

  • Additional Legal Resources and Support

    Access USPTO tools, legal help, and educational workshops.

Introduction to Electrical Engineering With LittleBits

Gain foundational skills in Electrical Engineering, through LittleBits which focuses on Circuts, etc.

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Why?

Mentor Me Collective: Tech Academy Initiative aims to bridge the opportunity gap by offering students at Eagle Academy a transformative educational experience. Through this program, we envision our students being inspired and prepared to pursue a brighter future as first-generation technologists.
  • Guidance on integrating sustainability into your business model

  • Strategies to meet and exceed SDG targets

  • Access to resources and networks focused on sustainable development