"Best Buy Ignites Teen Potential through Technology
For decades people have turned to Best Buy for answers to their technology questions. As a company, we aim to ignite human potential. To support these efforts, the Best Buy Foundation provides underserved teens with access to technology to build 21st century skills and bridge the digital divide. As technology becomes more ingrained in our society, it is critical for youth to develop the necessary skills for future college and career success. Sixty percent of the jobs that will be available in 10 years don't even exist today.
As experts in technology, our goal is to leverage our knowledge, resources and talented Best Buy and Geek Squad employees to empower underserved youth and help prepare them for the future.
National Partner Overview
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)
Coding/3D printing
Computer Maintenance and Repair
Digital photography/graphic design
Filmmaking & videography
Maker Faires/hack-a-thons
Mobile & game app development
Programming
Robotics
Web site design
Grant Overview
Best Buy is searching for national organizations with a demonstrated track record for building skill proficiency in technology through out-of-school time programs.
The primary responsibilities of the nonprofit organization include:
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