Create MPLS

Create MPLS Preparing students in underrepresented communities for the future of work through innovation and accessible technology training programs.

🔥 LEVEL UP STEM EDUCATION THIS FRIDAY! 🔥The createMPLS × DaddyGamerTV Game-a-Thon goes LIVE this Friday! Join the action...
11/24/2025

🔥 LEVEL UP STEM EDUCATION THIS FRIDAY! 🔥

The createMPLS × DaddyGamerTV Game-a-Thon goes LIVE this Friday! Join the action as we game for good and raise funds to bring critical STEM learning hours to students.

Every dollar fuels a brighter future. Tune in, check the challenges, and donate to unlock epic in-game events!

➡️ See the schedule & donate here: https://daddygamertv.com/charity

🚁✨ Big news: we’re building a Youth Drone League!At createMPLS, we believe STEM talent isn’t something you’re born with—...
09/16/2025

🚁✨ Big news: we’re building a Youth Drone League!

At createMPLS, we believe STEM talent isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build. And what better way to spark curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking than by putting drones in the hands of young people?

Our Youth Drone League will:
✅ Give students hands-on experience in engineering, coding, and design
✅ Build teamwork and problem-solving skills through competition
✅ Remove barriers by bringing programming directly to schools and community centers

For too long, cost, transportation, and lack of resources have limited access to STEM programs. We’re flipping that script—delivering tech directly where students are and making sure every young person, no matter their zip code, can take flight.

This isn’t just about drones. It’s about preparing students for the future of work, inspiring them to dream bigger, and showing them they belong in STEM fields.

We’re excited to launch—but we need your help to make it fly. ✈️
👉 Support the Youth Drone League today: https://gofund.me/c9e1ed785

07/15/2025

New Tech Together Podcast Episode: Tech and Baseball – Inside the Minnesota Twins' Innovation Team

How do you connect advanced analytics, AI, and business systems with America’s favorite pastime?

In this episode of Tech Together, hosts Shannon Seaver and Allison Barmann sit down with Shelley Andrew, Senior Manager of Business Systems, and John Avenson, Chief Technology Officer for the Minnesota Twins Baseball Club.

They unpack how technology drives operations across the organization—from internal systems to baseball analytics—and how curiosity, data fluency, and hands-on experience shape modern tech careers.

Highlights include:
Career paths into tech from nontraditional backgrounds

The Twins’ approach to mentorship and talent development

Real-world applications of AI in sports and business

Why nurturing local tech talent is a long game worth playing

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in innovation, workforce development, or the future of tech in unexpected places.

Listen now and share your thoughts.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xfHdgFRozVpOBaeNVq4Jc?si=cfttBA3gT-6mBOOUMzRzWQ

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We’re opening registration for additional summer camps at createMPLS – and spotsare filling fast!Our STEAM camps are des...
06/27/2025

We’re opening registration for additional summer camps at createMPLS – and spots
are filling fast!
Our STEAM camps are designed for K–12 students and led by our fantastic
instructors. Kids can explore everything from coding and robotics to art, game
design, drone tech, and digital storytelling – all while building creativity, confidence,
and 21st-century skills.
🎯 Camps already scheduled:
Elementary School
🎨 Art in STEAM (Grades 2–5): July 21–24
🎮 Game Design (Grades 2–4): July 28–31
Middle School
🎮 Game Design Lab (Grades 6–8): July 28–31
📸 Create & Capture (Grades 5–8): August 4–7
High School
🤖 AI & Technology Ethics (Grades 8–12): July 7–10
📸 Create & Capture (Grades 8–12): August 11–14
🚁 Drone Camp (Grades 8–12): August 18–21
📅 Additional camps will be scheduled based on interest – let us know what
your student wants to learn!
💲 Tuition is $300 per student.
✨ Scholarships of up to $150 are available based on family income – we
want every student to have the chance to explore STEAM.
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
🌐 Or visit creatempls.org/summercamps to learn more.
Let’s make this summer one to remember – full of creativity, discovery, and
innovation! 🔬🤖🎨

06/24/2025

Explore the Future of Tech Leadership! Excited to share our latest Tech Together episode featuring Juliet Fox, a trailblazing recruiter in the tech space. Join us in our conversation about the evolving role of tech leaders, diversity in technology, and the essential skills for future tech talent. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gbXvPi6P


06/17/2025

systems aren’t broken—they’re just unfinished.

In the latest episode of Tech Together, I sat down with three brilliant changemakers who are building a better future for Minnesota's workforce—one connection at a time.

Meet:
Nola Slagter-Johnson
Erik Aamoth
Sarah Lofquist Garbis

We dig into:

What real public-private partnership looks like

Why equity must be baked in—not bolted on

How to align career pathways with actual lives and labor markets

Listen in here: https://open.spotify.com/show/13eUaeEIFhSLW1ZwoUZjoF?si=6af3463045874a00

Swipe through the carousel to catch highlights, then tag someone doing bold work in workforce equity. Let’s build better—together.

06/09/2025

New Episode Alert on Tech Together Podcast!

Join hosts Shannon Seaver & Allison Barmann as they sit down with Michelle Ament, Co-president of the Human Intelligence Movement, to explore the critical importance of nurturing human skills in an AI-driven world.

Key highlights:

The essential shift from standardized tests to real-world human skills.

Innovative models empowering students with agency and meaningful experiences.

Insights on how industry collaboration can drive sustainable change in education.

Plus, discover Michelle's thoughts on an intriguing imaginary major, essential tech tools, and top career advice for thriving alongside AI.

Watch our quick highlight video for key insights, and listen to the full episode for even deeper dives!

06/09/2025

New Episode Alert on Tech Together Podcast!

Join hosts Shannon Seaver & Allison Berman as they sit down with Michelle Ament, Co-president of the Human Intelligence Movement, to explore the critical importance of nurturing human skills in an AI-driven world.

Key highlights:

The essential shift from standardized tests to real-world human skills.

Innovative models empowering students with agency and meaningful experiences.

Insights on how industry collaboration can drive sustainable change in education.

Plus, discover Michelle's thoughts on an intriguing imaginary major, essential tech tools, and top career advice for thriving alongside AI.

Watch our quick highlight video for key insights, and listen to the full episode for even deeper dives!

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