Our Mission
Empowering today's minds to become tomorrow's innovators by making automation accessible through real-world exposure and educational access.
Accessible Automation Inc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit organization, is dedicated to bridging the STEM skills gap by providing industry aligned education and exposure to automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. We believe that automation should democratize opportunity, not restrict it. Through mentorship, hands-on learning, and a forward-thinking curriculum, we empower the next generation to transform challenges into opportunities, ensuring they are not just prepared for the future, but are active architects of technological progress.
Discovering Automation Youth Program
By connecting classroom concepts with real-world applications through interactive workshops, lab experiences, and industry partnerships, we inspire young learners to become confident, innovative problem-solvers prepared for the technological challenges of tomorrow.
Our intensive 10-week program—conducted twice weekly—is meticulously designed to transform passionate learners into skilled technological innovators. Over the course of 20 dynamic sessions, participants will dive deep into cutting-edge robotics and automation technologies, gaining hands-on experience that bridges theoretical knowledge with real-world application. Each module is crafted to progressively build technical competency, ensuring students emerge not just trained, but truly empowered to shape the future of industrial technology.
Target Audience:
Students aged 10-18 years from low-to-moderate-income communities in Southern California’s Inland Empire.
Program Structure:
- Five 10-week cohorts, annually serving 100 students per year.
- Hands-on workshops, industry mentorship, and project-based learning.
- Curriculum topics include:
- Introduction to Automation
- Industrial Robot Programming Fundamentals
- Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
- Application Engineering
Target Outcomes:
- 100 students trained annually with industry-relevant skills.
- 80% of graduates pursue STEM education, certifications, or internships.
- 25% reduction in youth unemployment in the Inland Empire over five years.
- Credit-based internships and formal cooperative agreements with local college partners
How Funding Will Be Used
Why Your Support Matters
Your support for the Discovering Automation Youth Program (DAYP) fuels the next generation of innovators. DAYP introduces young minds to the power of automation, equipping them with hands-on experience in robotics, programming, and real-world problem-solving. Too many students lack access to the tools and mentorship needed to explore these critical fields. With your help, Accessible Automation Inc. can provide the resources and opportunities that will inspire future engineers, creators, and leaders—will you invest in their future today?
