Best Buy Foundation National Partnership to Ignite Teen Potential through Technology

Best Buy 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. The overall goal is to provide youth with access to new technologies and help them become interested and fluent in digital learning while developing skills to help better prepare them for future education and career success. Programs should help teens build 21st century skills by utilizing cutting-edge technology such as computers, digital cameras, video cameras and professional software in a wide range of areas including (but not limited to): Audio production (including music mixing & recording) 3D Design and Printing Coding Computer Maintenance and Repair Digital Photography Graphic Design Filmmaking & videography Maker Faires/hack-a-thons Mobile & game app development Programming Robotics Web site design  Other Emerging Technology Eligibility Criteria Best Buy invites out-of-school time programs that have a fundamental commitment to youth, ages 13-18, to apply for funding.  Minimum eligibility criteria include: Available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with existing out-of-school time program with a proven track record of serving youth ages 13-18. Program located within a nonprofit organization targeting teens in underserved communities. Program must operate within 25 miles of a Best Buy store or other Best Buy center of operations (e.g., warehouse, corporate headquarters, etc.) to allow for Best Buy employee volunteer participation. To find store locations, visit bestbuy.com and click on “Stores.” Willingness to participate in meetings with other Best Buy national partners and signature programs , such as Geek Squad Academy and Teen Tech Centers, to share best practice and potentially collaborate in combined programming efforts (if appropriate). Commitment to diversity and inclusion. Willingness to integrate Geek Squad Academy curriculum into existing programming (if appropriate). Opportunities for local Best Buy employees to participate in the program as volunteers. Ability to conduct programming in multiple targeted sites across the country. Preferred locations include the locations of our Best Buy Teen Tech Centers, including but not limited to: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, NYC/Jersey City, Miami, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Oakland, San Antonio, San Diego, Seattle, St. Louis and Washington D.C.