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STEAM Nonprofit Celebrating Community Changemakers and Empowering Children with STEAM Opportunities
[Lowell, MA] March 14, 2025 – Kids in Tech is excited to announce its second annual “Pathways to Success” Dinner & Awards. This event will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, starting at 6:00 pm, at Garage B Events at The Speedway in Boston.
“The ‘Pathways to Success’ event represents our commitment to bridging the opportunity gap in technology education,” said Ryan Callahan, Board Chair of Kids in Tech. “By bringing together our community of supporters, we’re not just celebrating achievements—we’re investing in the future workforce and ensuring every child has access to the skills they need to thrive in tomorrow’s economy.”
This special evening will celebrate the partners, educators, and community leaders who have played a vital role in advancing Kids in Tech’s mission to excite, educate, and empower children across Massachusetts to embrace science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) concepts. This year, awards will be presented to Frederic T. Greenhalge Elementary School of Lowell, Life Science Cares, and Collegium Pharmaceuticals. Through collaborations throughout the community, Kids in Tech is making significant strides toward ensuring more children are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge for future opportunities in the rapidly growing STEAM industry.
Key Highlights of the Event:
- Awards Ceremony: Honoring outstanding students, educators, and community advocates.
- Guest Speakers: Inspirational addresses from STEAM leaders.
- Silent Auction & Paddle-Raising: Bid on unique experiences and items with proceeds benefiting Kids in Tech programming.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with corporate leaders, educators, and philanthropists.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible impact our partners and students have made this past year,” said Olu Ibrahim, Founder and Executive Director of Kids in Tech. “This event not only recognizes their achievements but also helps us continue expanding our reach to empower more young minds with essential tech skills.”
The Inaugural Pathways to Success Dinner & Awards welcomed attendees from a variety of industries and helped to raise more than $50,000 to support Kids in Tech programming. Building on that success, Kids in Tech is anticipating an even bigger turnout this year and looks forward to welcoming corporate sponsors, community leaders, and program participants.
With over 8,945 youth impacted since its founding in 2016, Kids in Tech is on track to reach an ambitious milestone – serving 10,000 kids annually by the end of 2028. Funds raised from their “Pathways to Success” Dinner & Awards will directly support the expansion of the organization’s After-School Tech Clubs, their flagship program which provides free STEAM education to youth, age 8-14.
Tickets for the “Pathways to Success” Dinner & Awards are available now and the RSVP deadline is April 24, 2025. To purchase tickets or explore sponsorship opportunities, visit: https://kidsintech.org/pathways-to-success-dinner-awards/
About Kids in Tech: Founded in 2016, Kids in Tech is a non-profit organization that strives to excite, educate, and empower children to acquire skills and confidence in STEAM through free, hands-on after school programs. Kids in Tech’s After-School Tech Clubs provides coding, robotics, and additional technology opportunities to students in Lowell, Somerville, and Boston right in their schools with professional educators and skilled volunteers.
You can learn more at: https://kidsintech.org/
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Note: This event will follow all current health and safety guidelines. Any specific protocols will be communicated to attendees before the event.
For press inquiries, please contact:
Olu Ibrahim, M.Ed, CAP®
Founder; Founding President & CEO at Kids in Tech
changemakersevents@kidsintech.org
978-820-0094
