Our Impact
At IT Bridge Outreach, we understand the importance of impact. While much of our work involves planting seeds in the youth of today, we track various metrics to demonstrate our progress and commitment. Our focus has been on three primary areas: Engagement, Education, and Growth.
Engagement: Tracking participation and involvement in our programs and activities
Education: Performing pre and post assessments to track knowledge learned
Growth: Measuring organizational development and expansion to enhance our outreach and effectiveness
2024 Impact (So far...)
Digital Explorers
After 16 weeks of programs, we have taught more than 150 different students across Austin & Chicago
Grade Average at Program's End
All digital literacy classes have an end of program test for the youth to show what they learned
Hours Volunteered
By Summer of 2024, we have volunteered over 120hrs at different youth facilities and STEM events
New Partnerships
We have formed new partnerships with organizations like the Chicago Youth Centers and the Boys & Girls Club
"From day one, our goal has been to create a meaningful impact and I believe we’ve discovered a consistent way of doing that with these kiddos. We've learned that empowering their voices allows them to shine. While these moments may not always be quantifiable, the results speak for themselves. Those who initially struggled show drastic improvement after having the opportunity to engage in activities and share their opinions."
Tyler Hannon
Executive Director
2024 Impact
February 2024
CYC's STEAM Symposium
IT Bridge participated in the Chicago Youth Center's STEAM Symposium that aimed to give the youth a glimpse into careers such as technology, engineering, etc.
April 2024
Chicago Youth Centers
IT Bridge held a digital literacy class at the CYC on the West side of Chicago in North Lawndale. The class focused on the basics of computers and networking. Students also learned about cybersecurity basics and created their own network cables
June - August 2024
Boys & Girls Club of Austin
IT Bridge kicked off the summer at the Boys and Girls Club of Austin's home campus leading a 8-week Digital Literacy program throughout the summer
August 2024
Boys & Girls Club of Houston
IT Bridge visited Houston this summer at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston to teach a Digital Literacy workshop to the kiddos. The class focused specifically on the four main components of a computer
March 2024
University of Chicago Hackathon
IT Bridge was the primary sponsor of the University of Chicago's Uncommon Hack's Hackathon. Engagement with students ranged from informative sessions of the digital divide to Q&A's about how we can promote change
May 2024
VEX Robotics Competition
IT Bridge volunteered at the VEX Robotics World Championship which draws over 20,000 students from more than 60 countries to compete in timed matches with their custom-built robots over the course of 2 weeks
July 2024
Sports Science Class (CYC)
IT Bridge reconnected back at the Chicago Youth Center's to teach a week-long class on Sports Science. The goal was to integrate tech with sports. The class also toured Wrigley Field - home of the Chicago Cubs!
September 2024 - December 2024
Tech Take Apart (BGCAA)
IT Bridge kicked off its "Tech Take Apart" class at the Boys & Girls Club of Austin. The focus of the class is hands-on education by disassembling/reassembling various technology components. The goal is to teach the basics of computers by directly interacting with the hardware
February 2024
CYC's STEAM Symposium
IT Bridge participated in the Chicago Youth Center's STEAM Symposium that aimed to give the youth a glimpse into careers such as technology, engineering, etc.
March 2024
University of Chicago Hackathon
IT Bridge was the primary sponsor of the University of Chicago's Uncommon Hack's Hackathon. Engagement with students ranged from informative sessions of the digital divide to Q&A's about how we can promote change
April 2024
Chicago Youth Centers
IT Bridge held a digital literacy class at the CYC on the West side of Chicago in North Lawndale. The class focused on the basics of computers and networking. Students also learned about cybersecurity basics and created their own network cables
May 2024
VEX Robotics Competition
IT Bridge volunteered at the VEX Robotics World Championship which draws over 20,000 students from more than 60 countries to compete in timed matches with their custom-built robots over the course of 2 weeks
June - August 2024
Boys & Girls Club of Austin
IT Bridge kicked off the summer at the Boys and Girls Club of Austin's home campus leading a 8-week Digital Literacy program throughout the summer
July 2024
Sports Science Class (CYC)
IT Bridge reconnected back at the Chicago Youth Center's to teach a week-long class on Sports Science. The goal was to integrate tech with sports. The class also toured Wrigley Field - home of the Chicago Cubs!
August 2024
Boys & Girls Club of Houston
IT Bridge visited Houston this summer at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston to teach a Digital Literacy workshop to the kiddos. The class focused specifically on the four main components of a computer
September 2024
Tech Take Apart (BGCAA)
IT Bridge kicked off its "Tech Take Apart" class at the Boys & Girls Club of Austin. The focus of the class is hands-on education by disassembling/reassembling various technology components. The goal is to teach the basics of computers by directly interacting with the hardware
