Founding Pilot · Planned for Fall 2026
Seva Through
STEM
A small, six-week pilot where high-school students learn practical digital skills by building one useful project for a community organization.
The problem
Students often learn tools without a meaningful context, while small community organizations may have focused digital needs they cannot easily prioritize.
The pilot
A mentor-supported team learns what it needs, builds within a clear scope, and communicates directly with a partner.
The first project
Likely a community website or similarly achievable digital resource, chosen after a suitable partner need is confirmed.
The six-week journey
Discover
Listen to a community organization and define one focused digital need.
Learn
Build the technical and teamwork skills the project requires.
Design
Plan an achievable solution with feedback from mentors and the partner.
Build + test
Create the project in small steps and test it with real users.
Deliver + document
Hand over a useful project with clear instructions.
Reflect + present
Share what worked, what changed, and what the team learned.
Who can express interest
High-school students in the greater St. Louis area who are curious, dependable, willing to work in a team, and able to participate with parent or guardian consent when under 18.
What to expect
This is a founding pilot, not a mature course or guaranteed placement. Cohort size, meeting details, partner scope, and adult support will be finalized before participants are accepted. No prior technical experience is required unless a particular role says otherwise.