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ORGANIZATION: TAF (Technology Access Foundation)

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Who We Are:

Established in 2008, TAF Academy is a 6th-12th grade STEM-Focused public neighborhood school that is co-managed by Federal Way Public schools and TAF (Technology Access Foundation).

Our Mission:

TAF Academy’s mission is to prepare every student for college and for life through a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focused curriculum. Our goal is to enlist students as active participants in their education and help them cultivate a keen awareness of their important role in the world.

98% of TAF Academy students graduate 100% of graduating students are accepted into college.

The Need:

Each year our senior prepare thier final projects. Join them by mentoring a student through thier final year of High School! The student's self identified areas of interest are:

  1. Art therapy

  2. Psychology

    1. Social Psychology

    2. Child Psychology

  3. Refugee issues

  4. Coding

  5. Engineering (alternative energy)

  6. Productivity theory

  7. Aerospace engineering

  8. Business management

  9. Computer animation

  10. Medical ethics

  11. Urban planning, architecture

  12. Neuroscience

  13. Musicology

  14. Cardiology-related biotechnology

  15. Oceanography, deep sea exploration, or marine biology

  16. Sports medicine or nutrition

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About TAF (Technology Access Foundation)

Location:

605 SW 108th Street, Seattle, WA 98146, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is building collaborative relationships with public education to create access to transformative systems of learning for students and teachers of color to eliminate race-based disparities in an increasingly diverse society.

Description

TAF is a nonprofit leader redefining Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education in public schools. We focus on supporting public school districts to use STEM as a tool for realizing social change and educational equality in low income communities and underrepresented communities. Our approach leverages in-school and out-of-school learning to shift the role of education in students’ lives, cultivating leadership in all students toward equity in their community.

VALUES
  • Commitment to Students
  • Support for Authentic, Lasting Education Reform
  • Work with Impact
  • Continuous Improvement and Learning
  • Strategic and Collaborative Leadership and Partnerships
  • Fiscal Responsibility and Sound Business Ethics

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Computers & Technology
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Computers & Technology, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

26720 40th Ave. SKent, WA 98032

(47.361996,-122.28387)
 

DATE POSTED

August 31, 2016

SKILLS

  • STEM
  • ERP / CRM
  • Computer Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Environmental Science

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 21

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