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About Tech Teens

Building Access. Expanding Possibility.

Tech Teens Inc. is a youth-focused nonprofit helping teens ages 13–18 build practical technology skills, explore career pathways & develop the confidence, knowledge & support they need for what comes next.

Technology Career Readiness Mentorship Financial Literacy Wellness

Skills for today. Confidence for what’s next.

Tech Teens combines practical technology education with career readiness, financial literacy, mentorship & wellness so teens leave with more than technical skills alone.

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Technology Skills

Teens gain hands-on exposure to areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, coding, web development & digital creativity while learning by building, experimenting & solving problems.

AI Cybersecurity Coding Digital Creativity
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Career & Financial Readiness

We connect skills to real career pathways while helping teens understand the practical side of adulthood, including career preparation, communication, money management, credit & financial decision-making.

Career Exposure Interview Skills Financial Literacy Leadership
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Wellness & Confidence

Growth is bigger than a résumé. Through mentorship, reflection & wellness-focused experiences, teens build confidence, self-awareness, resilience & stronger connections with the people around them.

Mentorship Confidence Wellness Self-Awareness

Grounded in purpose. Built for possibility.

Everything we do is designed to expand access, build confidence & help young people see a future they can actively shape.

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OUR MISSION

Prepare teens for what’s next.

Tech Teens Inc. equips teens ages 13–18 with hands-on technology skills, career exposure, mentorship, financial literacy & wellness experiences that help them build confidence, discover opportunities & prepare for their future.

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OUR VISION

A future where access does not determine potential.

We envision communities where every young person has access to the tools, knowledge, relationships & opportunities needed to create, lead, thrive & participate fully in a technology-driven world.

WHY WE EXIST

Talent is everywhere.
Opportunity isn't.

Tech Teens students learning through hands-on technology
ACCESS CHANGES EVERYTHING. Opportunity starts with exposure.

Too many teens are growing up surrounded by technology without ever being given the opportunity to understand it, build with it, or see themselves creating the future of it.

Access to technology is only part of the equation. Young people also need exposure to career possibilities, people willing to invest in them, practical life skills & spaces where they can learn by doing.

Tech Teens Inc. exists to help close that gap by creating accessible, hands-on experiences that connect teens to technology, mentorship, career preparation & the support they need to imagine more for themselves.

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Access

Creating opportunities for teens to learn with real technology, tools & resources regardless of what they have access to at home or school.

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Exposure

Introducing young people to tech careers, professionals & possibilities they may not otherwise encounter.

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Preparation

Building technical ability alongside confidence, career readiness, financial literacy & practical skills for life beyond the classroom.

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Community

Surrounding teens with mentors, partners & people who believe in their potential and are willing to help open doors.

We aren't trying to turn every teen into a software engineer. We're making sure every teen has the opportunity to discover what's possible.

Access should never decide a young person’s future.

Tech Teens was built around a simple belief: young people should not have to wait until adulthood to discover what they’re capable of.

Tech Teens students participating in hands-on technology learning
BUILT AROUND POSSIBILITY. Access, exposure & real opportunity.

Too many teens are growing up surrounded by technology without getting meaningful opportunities to understand it, create with it or see how it can connect to their future.

The gap is bigger than access to a laptop or an internet connection. It’s access to experiences, mentors, career exposure, practical skills & people willing to show young people what’s possible.

That’s why Tech Teens Inc. exists. We created an organization where teens can explore technology through real hands-on experiences while also developing the confidence, career knowledge, financial understanding & support they need beyond the classroom.

What began with a focus on creating greater access to technology education is growing into a broader ecosystem of programs, workshops, community partnerships, career exposure & mentorship designed around the whole teen.

We’re building something young people can grow through, families can trust & communities can invest in.

I don’t want teens to simply hear that opportunities exist. I want them to have the skills, access, relationships & confidence to believe those opportunities belong to them too.
Founder, Tech Teens Inc. Building access. Expanding possibility.
OUR APPROACH

Tech skills are
only part of the equation.

We believe preparing teens for the future means developing the whole person. That’s why Tech Teens combines hands-on technology education with the career, financial, wellness & mentorship support young people need to move forward with confidence.

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Tech Education

Hands-on learning in areas like artificial intelligence, coding, cybersecurity, robotics & emerging technology.

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Career Readiness

Helping teens build communication, interviewing, professional confidence & practical skills they can carry into college, internships & the workforce.

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Financial Literacy

Introducing teens to money management, budgeting, credit, saving & the financial knowledge that supports long-term independence.

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Wellness

Creating space for conversations around confidence, balance, emotional wellness, self-awareness & navigating pressure while pursuing ambitious goals.

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Mentorship

Connecting young people with adults who can share experience, offer guidance, answer questions & help teens see possibilities beyond what they already know.

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Career Exposure

Bringing teens closer to real workplaces, professionals, industries & career pathways so the future becomes something they can actually see.

The goal is bigger than teaching technology. We’re helping teens build the skills, confidence, knowledge & relationships to navigate what comes next.

Different strengths. One shared mission.

Tech Teens is powered by people who bring their time, experience, creativity & care to help move the mission forward.

T'Vedt Lazenby
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

T'Vedt L.

Leads the vision, strategy, partnerships & overall direction of Tech Teens while building the systems and opportunities needed to grow the organization.

Patricia C.
ADMINISTRATION & ACCOUNTABILITY

Patricia C.

Supports organizational follow-through, communication, coordination & accountability while helping keep priorities, opportunities & next steps moving.

Queen L.
WELLNESS

Queen L.

Helps shape the wellness side of Tech Teens programming, supporting experiences that build confidence, self-awareness & healthy personal development.

Leon H.
CYBERSECURITY & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Leon H.

Contributes cybersecurity expertise, curriculum development & research to help Tech Teens expand hands-on technical programming for youth.

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PROGRAM OPERATIONS

Austin S.

Supports program planning, logistics & execution while helping turn Tech Teens' programming vision into organized, repeatable experiences.

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DEVELOPMENT & FUNDING

Tanza T.

Supports fundraising, grant research & development efforts that help expand the resources available for Tech Teens programs and future growth.

Still growing. Already making moves.

Tech Teens is building its foundation through hands-on programming, community support, donated technology & growing access to opportunity for young people.

85+
Teens Engaged

Reached through programs, workshops & community-based learning experiences.

12+
Partners & Supporters

Organizations, platforms & community relationships helping expand our reach.

4+
Programs & Workshops

Hands-on experiences connecting teens with technology, careers & practical skills.

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MacBooks Donated

Technology contributed to support hands-on learning & future Tech Teens programming.

We’re focused on building impact we can measure, document & grow. As our programming expands, so will the outcomes we track around completion, confidence, career knowledge & student experience.

Explore Our Impact
BE PART OF WHAT'S NEXT

The future needs more open doors.

Help us create more opportunities for teens to explore technology, build confidence, discover career pathways & see what’s possible for their future.