Upcoming Events & Programs
December 2020
Twin Cities Learning Pod –
In December we are launching an educational pod in partnership with Allina Health Systems and the North Star Network. This pod is designed to address the achievement gap for students of color in the Twin Cities and to offer support for families who are struggling to adapt to a 100% distance learning model..
This program is a collaboration with African American organizations that came together to respond to the educational needs of children in North Minneapolis as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Within that network is Learning Pods, a community-based program offering safe spaces where your child can get supplemental learning. Available for students grades 1-8.
To register your scholar visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-star-network-presents-learning-pods-allina-health-center-tickets-128775331483.
This Learning Pod will be available starting Monday, December 7th from 7:30 a.m-4:30 p.m.
While at the pods:
- Your child will receive supplemental tutoring
- COVID safety guidelines will be strictly followed
- Zoom-based tutoring will be available
- Individual access to a computer and WIFI
- Free breakfast and lunch provided
- Engage in socially distant interactions with other children
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jason Burns at: jops1906@gmail.com or 612-412-0314.
In lieu of a live event we are shifting to an online giving campaign this year so we can direct a greater portion of our funds toward programs and services. We have an ambitious agenda planned for this summer with two STEM Programs for middle school students and a STEM & Business Leadership Development Trip to Chicago for high school students.
We hope you will consider supporting this campaign which will run from July 15-30, 2016. Here are some ways you can help:
- SUPPORT A STUDENT FOR STEM TRAINING (NORTHERN VIRGINIA OR CHICAGO, IL) — $250 (TAX DEDUCTIBLE)
- SUPPORT A STUDENT TO ATTEND THE STEM & BUSINESS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, CHICAGO, IL — $950 (TAX DEDUCTIBLE)
- MAKE A CONTRIBUTION IN ANY AMOUNT TO THE B.U.O.Y. SCHOLAR’S FUND — (TAX DEDUCTIBLE)
- VISIT WWW.BUOYFOUNDATION.ORG/DONATE TO GIVE ANYTIME
July 9-16, 2017 in Chicago, IL.
As high school students begin to narrow their focus regarding which college to attend and what to major in, it’s critical that they understand how their desired major translates into a career. The B.U.O.Y. Business & Leadership Program is designed to give high school students an in-depth look at the functional business units of major corporations.
During the week our scholars will interact with corporate executives from major corporations such as GE Healthcare, ACL Laboratories, Sherman Hospital and Heartland Blood Centers. Our primary goal for the site visits is to offer students an opportunity to see science, technology, engineering and math applied in real world situations that impact their lives. Students often complain that they don’t see how math or science are relevant. We want to show them that STEM is not only relevant but that the jobs in STEM-intensive fields are attainable and interesting.
Specifically, the program allows students to gain an in-depth understanding of corporate business processes and how STEM intersects. Student’s STEM and Business aptitude is developed through a combination of lecture and employee-facilitated case studies and/or projects.
Areas of focus include: finance, accounting, sourcing, life sciences, Fitness and Wellness, Nutrition Services, and research and development. At the conclusion of the program we want the students to understand each of these service areas and business processes and be able to envision themselves as professionals in these areas.
Program Outcomes/Deliverables
After participating in our program scholars will be able to answer the following questions:
- What does XYZ Corporation Do?
- What are their product/service deliverables?
- How do they meet those deliverables?
- What role does STEM play in XYZ Corporation’s business operations?
- What is XYZ Corporation’s biggest operating challenge(s)?
- How does XYZ Corporation overcome that challenge(s)?
- What specific things should I be doing now to prepare myself for a career at XYZ Corporation in the future?
Program Cost
$ 800 per scholar which includes:
- Ground transportation in Chicago
- Lodging for 7 nights
- All Meals
2017 BUOY Business & Leadership Program Itinerary
Saturday July 8, 2017
- Depart for Chicago
- Check into hotel & dinner
Sunday July 9, 2017
- 10:00 AM – Noon Team building exercise
- Noon – 1:00 PM Lunch
- 1:00 – 3:00 PM Mock interviews & Resume building
- Leisure time in the afternoon and evening
Monday July 10, 2017
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at ACL Laboratories
- ACL executives will facilitate projects throughout the day and students will learn about ACL’s various scientific and business processes, including toxicology, Cytogenetics , Molecular Diagnostics, Anatomic Pathology, Flow Cytometry, and Immunohistochemistry
- 5:00-7:00 PM – Dinner
- 7:-8:00 PM – Daily Debrief
- 8:00 PM – Free Time
Tuesday July 11
- 9:00 AM to Noon at Sherman Hospital
- Sherman executives will facilitate the days activities which include exposing students to the medical and administrative aspects of Sherman’s operations
- 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Elgin Community College
- The Dean of ECC and staff will lead the day’s activities which will include work in one or more campus simulation labs, and exposure to the nursing, emergency services, and health and life sciences programs
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- 5:00-7:00 PM – Dinner
- 7:-8:00 PM – Daily Debrief
- 8:00 PM – Free Time
Wednesday July 12
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at GE Healthcare in Pewaukee, WI
- Through a combination of lecture and employee-facilitated case studies executives will lead students on an exploration of GE Healthcare business processes.
- Areas of focus will include: finance, accounting, sourcing, life sciences, Healthcare IT, and Diagnostic Imaging Equipment.
- GE executives will also review resumes and lead scholars in mock interviews
- 5:00-7:00 PM – Dinner
- 7:-8:00 PM – Daily Debrief
- 8:00 PM – Free Time
Thursday July 13
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Heartland Blood Center, Aurora, IL.
- Heartland will have a complete day of projects, lectures, and hands on learning facilitated by Heartland employees, including logistics, marketing, blood operations, and donor services.
- 5:00-7:00 PM – Dinner
- 7:-8:00 PM – Daily Debrief
- 8:00 PM – Free Time
Friday July 14
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Campus Tours (Specific Universities TBD)
- 5:00-7:00 PM – Dinner
- 7:-8:00 PM – Daily Debrief
- 8:00 PM – Free Time
Saturday July 15
- Free day being tourists in Chicago
- Magnificent Mile
- Navy Pier
- Sears Tower
- DuSable Museum (http://www.dusablemuseum.org/)