Champions
Tech & Innovation Lab
From Consumers to Creators
Preparing Middle & High School Students for Careers in Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Partner With Champions
Champions Tech & Innovation Lab delivers a structured, engaging afterschool and enrichment experience designed specifically for middle and high school students. We provide a complete, ready-to-launch program that equips students for the future.
- Turnkey program implementation — we handle setup and delivery
- Designed for school-day or afterschool models
- Aligned with STEM and workforce readiness initiatives
- Middle & High School focused curriculum
Champions Tech & Innovation Lab — Program Flyer
Download and share our one-page program overview with your leadership team, school board, or district office.
Sample Weekly Experience
A structured, rotating curriculum that builds skills across five key domains
Coding Lab
Build real applications and programming skills
Robotics & Engineering
Hands-on STEM design and challenges
Digital Media Studio
Podcasting, video production, content creation
Entrepreneurship Lab
Business concepts, branding, pitching
Innovation Challenges
Showcases, competitions, collaboration
Outcomes for Schools
Increased Student Engagement
Students stay engaged through hands-on, relevant technology experiences
Career Pathway Exposure
Direct exposure to high-demand careers in tech, engineering, and innovation
High-Quality Afterschool Program
Structured, standards-aligned programming that meets district requirements
STEM & Workforce Alignment
Aligned with STEM goals and workforce readiness initiatives
Ideal For
Beyond the School Day
The Champions Tech & Innovation Lab extends beyond the school day through out-of-school-time (OOST) programming, providing students with expanded opportunities for real-world exposure and hands-on learning.
Through partnerships with leading industries across the Atlanta area—including automotive, technology, and aviation sectors—students gain access to environments that connect learning to real careers.
- Career Exposure Programs
- On-Site Industry Visits
- Aviation, Automotive & Tech Tours
- Hands-On Learning Experiences
Career Exposure Programs
Students don't just learn about careers—they experience them.
Students gain real-world insight into industries shaping the future—right here in the Atlanta area.
- On-site visits to manufacturing facilities, aviation hubs, and engineering environments
- Exposure to real-world operations in automotive, IT, and aviation industries
- Guided experiences inside professional workspaces
- Direct connection between classroom skills and career pathways
Manufacturing
Facility visits & floor tours
Aviation
Aviation hub experiences
Technology
IT & tech company visits
Automotive
Engineering environments
Innovation Lab Camps
During school breaks and summer, students can participate in immersive, hands-on experiences that extend the learning beyond the classroom.
Tech Camps
Immersive coding and technology experiences during school breaks
Innovation Intensives
Accelerated design thinking and problem-solving workshops
Project-Based Learning
Real-world projects that build portfolios and practical skills
Key Benefit: These programs provide a condensed, hands-on version of the skills developed during the school-year Innovation Lab — keeping students sharp and engaged year-round.
Trusted by School Leaders
"Champions Tech & Innovation Lab brought a level of excitement to our school that we hadn't seen before. Students who rarely engaged were showing up early and staying late."
Dr. Angela Moore
Principal, Fulton County Middle School
"The turnkey implementation was exactly what we needed. Champions handled everything — curriculum, instructors, materials. We just opened the doors."
Marcus Williams
Assistant Principal, Title I High School
"Our students visited a real automotive manufacturing facility. Seeing their faces light up when they connected what they learned in the lab to a real career — that's priceless."
Tanya Johnson
Afterschool Program Director
One Program. Multiple Pathways.
From in-school lab experiences to workforce exposure and innovation camps, Champions provides a continuous pipeline for student growth, skill development, and future readiness.
Bring Champions Tech &
Innovation Lab to Your School
Fill out the form and our team will reach out within one business day to discuss how we can partner with your school or district.
Paul Gourdine
Director of Community Impact