Generation YES is a nonprofit 501(c)3 with the mission of closing the digital divide. Generation YES empowers students to become leaders in their schools by using technology to solve crucial problems in education, while also becoming interested in STEM careers. In 1996, the federal government funded the Technology Innovation Challenge Grant program. The primary goal of these grants was to fund innovative ideas, that once proven effective, could be scaled to provide schools a model of technology integration and support. One hundred and four initial grants were funded, including Generation YES. Around the same time, the realization was setting in that traditional methods of professional development were not enhancing technology infusion in schools. After-school workshops and inservices promised great things, powerful hardware could be purchased, and endless new versions of software could be upgraded, but rarely was there adequate support when teachers actually tried to use the technology in the classroom. Generation YES immediately provided a solution to how schools could harness the students' technology expertise and interest while simultaneously expanding learning opportunities, building confidence, and giving valuable workforce readiness skills. Over the last twenty years, our nonprofit has continuously developed programs and products to ensure that the technology burden is reduced for schools and that students, especially those who need or desire unique learning opportunities, are given chances to contribute and succeed. Please support our mission by donating at http://www.genyes.org/donate/
| Website | http://www.genyes.org |
| Employees | 6 (3 on RocketReach) |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Address | 2584 R.w. Johnson Blvd SW Ste 102, Olympia, Washington 98512, US |
| Phone | (360) 528-2345 |
| Industry | Education General, K-12 Education, Education, Student Leadership, Project-based Learning, Technology Professional Development |
| Web Rank | 13 Million |
| Keywords | Digital Divide, Digital Inclusion, Digital Literacy, Youth Empowerment, Technology Access, Digital Equity, Tech For Good, Education Technology, Tech Nonprofit, Educational Technology, Youth Technology, Nonprofit, Technology Education, Online Learning, Student Leadership, Stem Education, Social Impact, Educational Outreach, Community Engagement, Student Programs |
| Competitors | Pearson, Instructure, Edmentum, Florida Virtual School, K12, ClassDojo, Connections Academy, Edmodo, Schoology, Blackboard K-12 +40 more (view full list) |
| SIC | SIC Code 829 Companies, SIC Code 82 Companies |
| NAICS | NAICS Code 611 Companies, NAICS Code 6117 Companies, NAICS Code 61 Companies |
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Generation YES is based in Olympia, Washington.
The NAICS codes for Generation YES are [611, 6117, 61].
The SIC codes for Generation YES are [829, 82].