TechBridge Enrichment Program

STEM & Digital Skills for Youth in Northeast Georgia

Founder mentoring students in STEM activities

The TechBridge Enrichment Program

The TechBridge Enrichment Program provides hands-on STEM, digital media, and leadership learning for at-risk and under-served youth across Northeast Georgia. Delivered through Boys & Girls Clubs and partner schools, the program offers weekly, instructor-led sessions in a safe, supportive environment.

Students in grades 5th-12th build practical skills in technology, digital literacy, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork while receiving mentorship and exposure to real-world career pathways. 

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The TechBridge Enrichment Program gives middle and high school students structured exposure to STEM, digital literacy, esports, podcasting, and media production.

Through the FutureMakers Digital Network, students are developing confidence, communication skills, teamwork,

technical awareness, and leadership habits that extend beyond the classroom.

Spring 2026 Milestones

• Program launched January 26, 2026 at Boys & Girls Club of Lanier.

• First student-led podcast completed, giving students early microphone and production experience.

• Structured esports practice launched, including Fortnite tournament preparation.

• Official FutureMakers Digital Network identity created to support youth-led esports, podcasting, and digital media.

• Twitch and Instagram accounts created for controlled internal build-out before public launch.

• New media/esports equipment installed over Spring Break to strengthen production capacity.

• Leadership agreement, QR code intake process, and leadership performance system created.

Current Participation Snapshot

Latest Google Forms attendance snapshot:

• 65 total student sign-in responses recorded.

• 100% Present and 0% Late in submitted responses.

• Session mix includes Media Lab, TechBridge Enrichment Program, and Podcasting activities.

• Visible grade mix includes strong middle school participation, with 6th grade as the largest group and additional participation across 7th-10th grades.

Core Program Areas

• Esports development

• Podcasting and youth voice

• Digital media production

• Leadership development

• Professional communication

Student Leadership Team - Lanier Site

  • Jereem Brinson

    ESPORTS TEAM CAPTAIN

    Match structure, team coordination, sportsmanship.

  • Chance Cudd

    ESPORTS BROADCAST PRODUCER

    Broadcast flow, match presentation, stream support.

  • Justice Brown

    PODCAST EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

    Podcast structure, segment planning, speaking coordination.

  • Jo'niyah Slaughter

    MEDIA LAB PRODUCTION LEAD

    Recording flow, production support, student participation.

  • Jade Brinson

    STUDIO OPERATIONS LEAD

    Studio readiness, workflow coordination, setup support.

  • Lawrence Doughty

    STUDIO EQUIPMENT MANAGER

    Equipment care, organization, responsible gear handling.

Leadership Development System

• Senior and Junior student leadership pipeline established.

• Leadership Bench created for students showing readiness.

• Hybrid scoreboard model tracks communication, discipline, initiative, technical mastery, and culture impact.

• Recognition categories include Top Performer, Most Improved, Culture Champion, and Technical Excellence.

Next Steps

• Reinforce leadership roles after Spring Break reset.

• Continue esports practice for upcoming Fortnite tournament pathway.

• Use closed mock streams before any public-facing broadcast.

• Prepare for summer enrichment launch beginning June 1, 2026.

• Continue documentation for attendance, photos, outcomes, and student growth.