Program Type
Academic programs
Mentoring and career navigation programs
Ages Served:
5-11 Years
12-18 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: 12 – 15 week porgram for 4th-8th grade students at IPS 43 who learn
from trained mentors of major corporations on the mechanics of assembling and training robots.
Students compete against their peers in local competitions.
Success Metrics: Students meet weekly with mentors from Salesforce, Lilly Co., Cummins Inc,
and Rolls Royce. These leaders provide insight into the mechanics of assembling robots,
mentoring, and hands-on training of students to one day compete against their peers in local
competitions.
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
20-30 students
Black or African Americans Annually Served
N/A
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
N/A
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: IPS School 43
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: N/A
Initial Start-Up Cost: N/A
Contact Information
Organization Name: 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Inc.
Website: https://100blackmenindy.org/robotics
Respondents Name: William Durham
Email: wdurham@100blackmenindy.org
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