Youth Institute Cohorts
Hands-on, future-ready programs designed for middle and high school students. These cohorts blend STEM education, executive and critical thinking, leadership development, and financial literacy to prepare students for the opportunities and challenges of the modern world.
Middle School Launchpad
Grades 6–8
6–8 Week Cohort
This program introduces students to the foundations of technology, problem-solving, and future-focused thinking while strengthening executive thinking skills.
- STEM Foundations
- Critical Thinking
- Digital Literacy
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
High School Accelerator
Grades 9–12
6–8 Week Cohort
This program expands students’ technical and leadership capabilities while helping them think strategically about their future.
- Leadership Development
- Project-Based STEM
- Strategic Thinking
- Career Awareness
- Technology Applications
STEP Capstone Studio
High School Students
8 Week Project Cohort
Students apply the STEP model — Security, Technology, Engineering, and Project Management — to build and present a real-world project.
- Security Awareness
- Engineering Thinking
- Project Design
- Team Collaboration
- Presentation Skills
AI & Decision Intelligence Lab
Middle & High School
6 Week Cohort
Students explore artificial intelligence, prompt engineering, and the role AI plays in modern industries while developing critical thinking about emerging technologies.
- AI Foundations
- Prompt Engineering
- Data Literacy
- Ethical Technology Use
- Decision Intelligence
Wealth Builders: Youth Investing Lab
Middle & High School
6 Week Cohort
Students learn the fundamentals of money management, investing, and financial decision-making in a practical and engaging way.
- Saving & Budgeting
- Understanding Credit
- Investing Basics
- Long-Term Financial Thinking
- Building Financial Confidence