Information Technology Empowerment Center

What Information Technology Empowerment Center does

Information Technology Empowerment Center (ITEC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2008 and headquartered at the Foster Community Center in Lansing, Michigan. ITEC delivers hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) education primarily to K-12 students in the Lansing School District and surrounding Capital Region (Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton counties), with a stated focus on youth from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds who face limited home access to technology. Its programming spans after-school enrichment, summer camps, mobile classroom delivery, and adult digital literacy, serving an outcome-surveyed base of approximately 750 students and an annual TechTransport reach of roughly 2,500 individuals.

ITEC's core programs are Techtronics (LEGO Robotics, Video Game Design, Digital Filmmaking, CS First, Mobile App Design, Web Design, Raspberry Pi, 3D Printing, Mission to Mars), iMath (an adaptive after-school math tutoring program combining SuccessMaker software with live tutors, correlated to state and Common Core standards, producing documented 0.84 to 1.15 grade-level gains among high-attendance students), 2020 Girls (a girls-only STEM club for ages 9-13 launched in 2014 with Michigan Council of Women in Technology), and TechTransport (a converted 40-foot motor coach serving as a mobile learning lab, co-developed with Dean Transportation and Lansing Community College). The underlying technology stack relies on third-party educational platforms and consumer hardware (SuccessMaker, LEGO Mindstorms, Scratch, Microsoft Kodu, Tinkercad, App Inventor, Kerbal Space Program, 3D printers) rather than proprietary AI/ML systems.

ITEC's revenue model is donation- and grant-driven, typical of a small community nonprofit. Funding comes from individual donations (with corporate match programs from Dewpoint and the R.E. Olds Foundation through GivingTuesday), foundation and corporate grants (Dart Foundation $100,000; MSU Federal Credit Union $15,000; Consumers Energy Foundation, Flagstar Foundation, Jackson National Community Fund, PNC Foundation, Walmart, and others), and modest summer camp registration fees of $295-$325 per week-long session processed through Squareup, with scholarships available. Core youth programs (Techtronics, 2020 Girls, iMath, TechTransport) are delivered at no direct cost to participants. Distribution is conducted through partner school sites, the Foster Community Center, the TechTransport mobile bus, and online registration, with go-to-market driven by community partnerships, school district referrals, local earned media (FOX 47, WILX, WKAR, Lansing State Journal), and a 2020 Girls Giving Society donor network.

Name

Information Technology Empowerment Center

Legal name

Information Technology Empowerment Center

Website

https://iteclansing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Information Technology Empowerment Center (ITEC) is a Lansing, Michigan-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2008 that delivers hands-on STEAM education to K-12 students in the Lansing School District and Capital Region through Techtronics, iMath, 2020 Girls, and a mobile TechTransport bus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth STEM Education

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud & DevOps Fundamentals (Cloud Basics, CI/CD Concepts) (EDAMACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB), IT Support & End-User Computing (Helpdesk, Desktop, M365/Google Workspace) (EDABAFAN)

Keywords

• STEM education programs
• Youth technology education
• After-school tutoring services
• Mobile learning lab
• Nonprofit education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: ITEC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies heavily on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Both Dewpoint and the R.E. Olds Foundation offered to match individual donations up to $10,000 each through GivingTuesday, effectively tripling the impact of individual contributions. In-kind donations of materials (flash drives, tablets, Lego Robotics kits, headphones, laptops, t-shirts, video cameras, rechargeable batteries) are also accepted to support programs.
2. Grants from Foundations and Corporate Sponsors: ITEC receives significant grant funding from foundations including Dart Foundation ($100,000), MSU Federal Credit Union ($15,000), Flagstar Foundation ($10,000), Consumers Energy Foundation ($15,000), PNC Foundation ($3,000), Grainger Foundation ($5,000), R.E. Olds Foundation, Jackson National Community Fund, Capital Region Community Foundation, and corporate sponsors including Google (Grow with Google partnership providing curriculum and resources), Delta Dental, Comerica, and others. Many grants are multi-year awards.
3. Summer Camp and Program Registration Fees: ITEC charges registration fees for summer camp programs ranging from $295 to $325 per student per week-long camp. Scholarships are available for financially qualifying families. Before and after care is available through the City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department for an additional fee. Payment is processed through Squareup online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ITEC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers hands-on STEAM education to Lansing-area K-12 students through after-school classes, summer camps, and a mobile TechTransport learning bus. Core programs include Techtronics (LEGO robotics, game design, digital filmmaking, app design, Raspberry Pi, 3D printing), iMath adaptive math tutoring, and 2020 Girls STEM programming for middle school girls, supplemented by adult Everyday Digital literacy classes.

Product overview

ITEC is a nonprofit STEAM education organization offering multiple interconnected programs: Techtronics serves as the cornerstone program with courses in robotics, game design, filmmaking, app development, and 3D printing; 2020 Girls provides girls-only STEM instruction for middle schoolers; iMath offers adaptive math tutoring combining software with live tutors; TechTransport is a mobile bus-based learning lab extending reach throughout the community; Summer Camps provide intensive week-long courses; ITEC Google Courses deliver Google's digital skills curriculum; and Everyday Digital serves adults with basic computer literacy. The organization serves Lansing-area students and families through after-school programs, workshops, and camps, with a focus on developing technology skills for participation in the global economy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Techtronics Program: Core STEM education program offering courses in Lego Robotics, Video Game Design, Digital Filmmaking, CS First, Mobile App Design, Web Design, Raspberry Pi, 3D Printing, and Mission to Mars
• iMath
• 2020 Girls
• TechTransport

Products and services

• Techtronics Program Cornerstone STEM after-school program offering hands-on courses in Lego Robotics, Video Game Design, Digital Filmmaking, CS First, Mobile App Design, Web Design, Raspberry Pi, 3D Printing, and Mission to Mars for Lansing-area K-12 students.
• 2020 Girls Girls-only STEM club program for middle school girls ages 9-13, featuring Lego Robotics, Game Design, Scratch programming, and Mobile App Design, with field trips to local STEM workplaces and mentorship from female STEM professionals.
• iMath Tutoring Program After-school math tutoring program for 4th-6th grade students combining adaptive online programming (SuccessMaker) with in-person one-on-one support from tutors; correlated to state and Common Core standards.
• TechTransport Mobile Learning Lab Mobile learning lab housed in a converted 40-foot motor coach bringing technology education (robotics, digital media, game design, 3D printing, virtual reality, Minecraft modification classes) to Lansing-area schools and community sites.
• 2019 Summer Camps Week-long summer camp programs for youth ages 9-18 featuring Digital Art, Video Game Design, Raspberry Pi, Digital Film, and E-Sports 101 courses held at Foster Community Center, priced from $295 to $325 per student per week.
• ITEC Google Courses Partnership with Google providing Applied Digital Skills and CS First Scratch programming courses for K-12 students in the Lansing metro area as part of Google's Grow with Google initiative.
• Everyday Digital Adult education program teaching basic computer literacy, internet navigation, social media, network and security skills through evening classes and open computer lab sessions.

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Google (Grow with Google)coreTechnology or Integration · 9 March 2018Google partnered with ITEC to provide Applied Digital Skills and CS First courses for K-12 students in the Lansing metro area as part of Google's Grow with Google initiative to help Americans gain access to Google's training and tools. On March 9, 2018, Grow with Google came to Lansing Community College, providing workshops for entrepreneurs, professionals, students, and educators. ITEC now offers Google CS First Scratch programming courses as part of its Techtronics curriculum, with support from Google.
• Dean TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2014Dean Transportation donated a 40-foot motor coach and provided renovations to convert it into the TechTransport mobile learning lab, equipping it with power supply, storage, wireless access, and physical space for programs. Dean Transportation President Kellie Dean served as Emcee at the TechTransport roll-out event. Dean Transportation has twice been named the top school bus company in North America and operates transit services on behalf of CATA in Lansing. Courtney Bollman, Director of Community Engagement and Events at Dean Transportation, serves on ITEC's Board of Directors.
• Lansing Community College (LCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLansing Community College co-developed the interactive space launch and exploration platform aboard the TechTransport bus. LCC President Brent Knight spoke at the TechTransport roll-out event. LCC is recognized as a leader in forging educational partnerships with business, industry, and government to meet the needs of the worldwide marketplace.
• Michigan State University (MSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSU, specifically the College of Engineering and the Office of University Outreach and Engagement (UOE), supports ITEC's community Lego robotics programs and serves as a key institutional partner. MSU education majors serve as tutors in the iMath program and volunteers in Techtronics courses. Hiram Fitzgerald from MSU UOE spoke at the TechTransport roll-out. MSU Federal Credit Union has also provided grants to ITEC ($15,000). Dawn Opel, Assistant Professor of Digital Media and User Experience at MSU, and Arnold Weinfeld, Director of Urban Policy Initiatives at MSU, serve on ITEC's Board of Directors.
• Lansing School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLansing School District provides classroom space, student access, and institutional support for ITEC's after-school programs at schools including Lewton Elementary, Pattengill Middle Years, Mt. Hope STEAM School, Wexford Montessori Academy, Lansing STEM Academy, and Eastern High School. Yvonne Caamal Canul, Superintendent of Lansing School District, spoke at the TechTransport roll-out. Teri Bernero, Director of Pathway Promise and HOPE/Promise Scholar Programs at Lansing School District, and Bryan Beverly, Trustee on the Lansing School Board, serve on ITEC's Board of Directors.
• Capital Area College Access Network (CapCAN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapCAN partners with ITEC to provide college readiness workshops aboard the TechTransport bus. CapCAN's mission is to make post-secondary education achievable for every student in Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton counties, especially low-income and first-generation students, by creating a college-going culture within public school districts.
• Capital Area Michigan WorksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCapital Area Michigan Works partners with ITEC to support workforce development. As a network of resources with more than two dozen agencies running programs to help people find jobs, they connect job seekers with ITEC's technology education and digital literacy programs.
• PeckhamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeckham, a Lansing-based nonprofit providing job training to people with significant challenges for employment, partners with ITEC to support workforce development and technology skills training.
• Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCWT partnered with ITEC to launch the 2020 Girls program in 2014, targeting girls in grades 4-8 to address inequalities in STEM education and careers. MCWT Vice President Maria Jasinski was interviewed about the program launch. The partnership combines MCWT's expertise in women in technology with ITEC's STEM programming capabilities.
• WKAR (Michigan State University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWKAR, Michigan State University's public media station (which is financially supported by ITEC), co-sponsored the TechTransport bus and provided media coverage including the Current State radio program interview with Executive Director Kirk Riley about the 2020 Girls program.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Code.org: National nonprofit expanding access to computer science in K-12 schools through curriculum, professional development, and advocacy. Directly comparable to ITEC's Techtronics and iMath programs and to its district-partnership delivery model.
• National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT): Nonprofit coalition addressing the underrepresentation of women in computing through K-12 programs, workforce initiatives, and research. Comparable to ITEC's 2020 Girls and gender-equity mission and shares many corporate and university funders.
• Black Girls CODE: National nonprofit delivering tech education to girls of color through workshops, hackathons, and after-school programs. Highly comparable to ITEC's 2020 Girls in mission, demographic targeting, and experiential STEM format.
• Girls Who Code: National nonprofit running after-school clubs, summer immersion programs, and college-loops for girls in computing. Directly comparable to ITEC's 2020 Girls program in audience (middle-school girls), curriculum (Scratch, robotics, app design), and club-based delivery model.
• Kapor Center: Nonprofit focused on closing gaps of access, opportunity, and outcomes for underrepresented people in tech through K-12 programs and broader equity research. Comparable to ITEC's mission to address the digital divide and STEM underrepresentation in Lansing.
• CoderDojo: Global volunteer-led network of free coding clubs for youth ages 7-17. Strongly comparable to ITEC's Techtronics after-school club model in audience, volunteer-led delivery, and tech-skills curriculum focus.
• Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT): Statewide nonprofit focused on attracting and advancing women in technology. MCWT is a direct operational partner with ITEC on the 2020 Girls program and shares the same target audience and mission of increasing girls' and women's participation in tech.
• Digital Youth Network: Nonprofit focused on K-12 digital literacy, media production, and STEM enrichment in underserved schools. Comparable to ITEC's Techtronics and TechTransport offerings in content (digital filmmaking, game design, robotics), audience, and school-based delivery.

Emerging players

• CSforALL: National hub and coalition promoting computer science education for all K-12 students. Comparable to ITEC's Techtronics curriculum focus and is a programmatic/policy complement to ITEC's direct delivery.

Regional players

• Per Scholas: Nonprofit providing tuition-free technology training and career pathways for adults from underserved communities. Comparable to ITEC's Everyday Digital adult digital literacy program in audience and bridge-to-employment outcomes, though focused on adult job-seekers rather than K-12.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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