Arizona Students Recycling Used Technology (AZ StRUT) is honored to announce that Thunderbirds Charities has awarded a $25,000 grant to support our STEM education programs: Techie Labs and Techie Camps.

Techie Labs started in 1998 as a local school partnership with priority on serving Title I schools. AZ StRUT now partners with 50 schools and colleges, enrolling more than 3,000 students yearly. Students learn skills to pass CompTIA A+ and/or Tech+ certifications. Furthermore, AZ StRUT introduces the importance of sustainability to youth, who are the future leaders and innovators of environmental and community health.

Techie Camps introduce hardware terms and functions like RAM and hard drives as well as distributing refurbished computers to students and families in a meaningful, hands-on approach. Many students and families get their first home computer from AZ StRUT Techie Camp after learning how to troubleshoot and maintain it.

In 2025, AZ StRUT will support thousands of students on the path to STEM careers in Arizona to build the diversity and strength of our workforce. Through these efforts, AZ StRUT builds a more equitable Arizona technological workforce with a sustainable future.

Arizona Students Recycling Used Technology (AZ StRUT)

This grant is part of the Fall 2024 cycle. View a list of all Recent Grantees.