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Our Mission is to get ethnically and gender diverse underrepresented youth from the Portland….

Building Blocks 2 Success (BB2S) was officially incorporated in October, 2013 to provide STEM programs to underserved and economically challenged youth of the Portland Metropolitan communities. The goal is to inspire our young participants and encourage their curiosity in STEM subjects.

10/16/2026

We’re already in Week 2 of our Electronics & Circuitry class!

Our second cohort is on top of their game, and we’re excited to see what our students will build, design, and create as they dive deeper into electronics. The possibilities are exciting, and we can’t wait to see their projects come to life!

A big thank you to our partners at STEAM Circuit for being part of this journey and helping our students explore the world of STEM.

Stay tuned for more from our young innovators.

10/14/2026

A behind-the-scenes look at the semiconductor industry🔬⚡

Last week, students from the second cohort of our Electronics & Circuitry program visited Jireh Semiconductor, where they toured the cleanroom facility and learned about different pathways into the semiconductor industry.

These experiences help our students see how what they learn in class connects to real careers and opportunities in STEM.

We’re excited to keep creating opportunities for our students to learn directly from industry professionals and explore what their futures could look like.

A big thank you to Lynn Nelson and his team at Jireh Semiconductor for welcoming our students and making this experience possible!

Interested in partnering with BB2S to create more hands-on STEM experiences for young people? We’d love to connect!

10/10/2026

Fab tour at Jireh Semiconductor for Manufacturing Day! Such great experience and exposure for our youth to see what it’s like putting the bunny suits on a going into the clean room.

10/02/2026

LAST CALL: Introduction to Electronics & Circuitry!

There’s still time to join our Introduction to Electronics & Circuitry class! Students will get hands-on experience exploring how electronics work, build circuits, learn from industry professionals, and see how these skills connect to real careers in STEM.

The class starts Tuesday, October 6th and meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30–6:30 PM at the BB2S Innovation Center. It’s going to be a fun, interactive, and educational experience and space is limited!

If you or a student you know is interested in electronics, engineering, or technology, this is your last chance to sign up.

🔗 Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4ug36Ba

09/25/2026

One of the exciting opportunities included in our electronics program is a visit to Daimler Truck North America.

During the tour, students will:
• Tour an autonomous truck and observe robotics and automated driving technology in action
• Visit Daimler Truck’s prototype and mockup facility, where engineers build and develop early designs
• Learn more about the technology behind autonomous transportation and the different STEM careers involved in bringing these systems to life

For BB2S students, experiences like this provide the opportunity to step into a real workplace, interact with professionals, see emerging technology up close, and imagine themselves in these spaces.

Sign up now https://bit.ly/4ug36Ba

09/18/2026

⚡ Did you know? Electronics are everywhere.

From the phone in your hand to the car you drive, medical equipment, computers, and the technology powering today's industries, electronics play a role in our everyday lives.

Our Introduction to Electronics & Circuitry program gives students in grades 7–12 a chance to explore how these technologies work through hands-on activities, circuitry, projects, industry exposure, and engineering experiences.

Students will have the opportunity to build, test, troubleshoot, and learn by doing while getting a closer look at where electronics and engineering can lead.

Know a student who might be interested? Share this post with a family in your network!

09/15/2026

We’re just days away! 🤖

Our FIRST LEGO League Challenge season starts this Saturday, September 19th, and we’re excited to welcome our students for one final season of this incredible program.

As we prepare for our last FIRST LEGO League Challenge season, we’re also looking for volunteers to join us! Whether you’ve volunteered with BB2S before or this would be your first time, there’s a place for you. No prior robotics or LEGO experience is required.

Volunteers will help support students as they explore robotics, problem-solving, teamwork, and this season’s BioGlow challenge.

📍 University of Portland
🗓 Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📅 September 19th through mid-December

If you’ve been thinking about volunteering with us, this is the season to join us! We can’t wait to see our students this Saturday and would love to see you there too.

Send us a message or reach out to learn more about volunteering.

09/11/2026

Preparations are underway for our next cohort, and we’re excited to welcome students into a hands-on learning experience where they’ll explore electronics, circuitry, engineering concepts, and real-world applications.

Students will learn, build, experiment, and connect what they’re learning to opportunities in STEM and engineering.

📅 The program starts in just a few weeks!
⚡ Limited spots are available, so if you or a student you know is interested, now is the time to apply.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the next cohort!

👉 Apply today and secure your spot. https://bit.ly/4ug36Ba

09/09/2026

📸🤖 A little FIRST LEGO League throwback!

Looking back at these videos and photos reminds us of just how many incredible students, volunteers, families, and mentors have been part of our FLL journey over the years.

For BB2S, FIRST LEGO League has been more than robots. It has been about giving young people a space to build, create, collaborate, solve problems, and discover what they’re capable of. 🧱💡

And this year is especially meaningful. ❤️

After nearly three decades, FIRST and LEGO are ending their partnership following this season. That makes this the final season of FLL under the FIRST + LEGO partnership, and we want to make it count!

Our BIOGLOW season is open to students ages 9 – 15, and we’re also looking for volunteers to help make the season a success.

👉 Know a student who would love robotics? Encourage them to join us!
👉 Have time to give? Volunteer with our teams!
👉 Been part of FLL with us before? We’d love to welcome you back for one last season!

Let’s celebrate the memories, create new ones, and give this final season the sendoff it deserves. 💚🤖

Address

425 NE Hancock Street
Portland, OR
97212

Telephone

+19713012227

Website

http://www.bb2s.org/

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