RISE with YETI

 In 2023, we created a new, YETI-original, after-school program called RISE with YETI, providing opportunities to schools who lack the resources for proper STEM programs. In our local community, there are over 206 Title 1 schools, and the goal of this program is to provide an affordable gateway to STEM for young students. Through our custom made curriculum and game, “Go Away Garbage,” we taught over 300 students across 12 sessions in 5 Title I schools since 2023, providing each and every child with a tailored experience, introducing them to robotics, business, and sustainability concepts. We are excited to continue expanding this program. RISE with YETI, founded and led by our 2023-2025 Business Captain, Radhika U., has proven to be a beacon of excitement for robotics education, sparking passion and ambition in the many young, underrepresented students of our community.