URBAN TXT: Teens Exploring Technology Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
URBAN TXT: Teens Exploring Technology is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, focused on empowering Black and Latino teenage males from South Los Angeles and Watts to become leaders in their communities through technology. The program engages youth ages 12–18 in year‑round activities that build problem-solving, collaboration, leadership, and communication skills, and it provides hands-on opportunities to plan and develop digital projects and hardware to address community needs. Through structured academies and mentorship from college mentors and professionals, participants gain proficiency in coding and software development, with experiences that include summer programming, hackathons, and the creation of a local hacker space. The organization operates within the broader nonprofit and technology education landscape, aiming to promote positive youth development and pathways to higher education in STEM fields, while connecting students with industry perspectives and real‑world applications. Located in Los Angeles, it positions itself as a community-focused technology program that serves hundreds of students annually through its academy and related activities.