During the STEAM Studio’s product design program, teens learn and apply the Design Thinking process to YEI Social Enterprises and Community Projects. After successfully completing four sessions, you will earn a DCPS volunteer hours and certificate to highlight your experience on applications and your resume! Studios Classes are offered at during fall & spring and include the following tracks:
BizBeauty - cosmetic & candle making activities.
Join BizBeauty to gain hands-on experience and essential skills in making cosmetic and candle products that promote self-love and mental health awareness in this condensed, four day experience in which you learn the process from start to finish.
Four Tuesdays! October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Optional - Earn additional volunteer hours by helping make cosmetic and candle products under our Scented Futures Candles and Good Hair Cosmetics social enterprises. These products are designed to promote self-love and mental health awareness among our community.
BizTee -pro-bono apparel making, for deserving local nonprofits and schools.
Craft Fashion with Purpose! Join us on Wednesdays this October to earn volunteer hours by designing and producing pro-bono apparel for local nonprofits and schools.
October 9, 16, 23 and 30th 2024 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Optional: Earn additional volunteer hours by helping make make products for the Native or You Dream, We Design social enterprises during open studio hours.
Open Studio Hours/Project Days: November 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
BizMake -laser cutting, 3d printing, website development and prototyping.
Join BizMake to earn volunteer hours while working with cutting-edge tools like laser cutters and 3D printers. Learn how to make custom earring, signs, engrave on wood, and more.
October 17, 24, 31 2024 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Optional - Earn additional volunteer hours by helping make make products for YEI social enterprises during open studio hours.
Open Studio Hours/Project Days: November 7, 14, 21; December 5, 12, 19
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
BizKits- help design and create “businesses-in-boxes,” and “STEM kits” designed for children ages 8-12.
Learn the principles of Design Thinking to create “businesses-in-boxes,” for children ages 8-12 in this condensed, four day experience in which you learn the process from start to finish. The Fall BizKits session will be held on:
September 11, 18, 25th, and Oct 2 2024 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Optional - Become eligible to be a paid peer mentor teaching elementary youth how to use the kits during the summer! Join the Youth Entrepreneur Institute staff to create entrepreneurship lessons for 8- 12 year olds, using the YEI Business Guide. Then teach them to name their business, design their own logo, and price their product. Then actually teach them in YEI’s Jr. summer programs!
Questions? Email us cshambley@yeidc.org or call us at 202-930-7574.