TKS

TKS is the world’s top innovation program for students ages 13-17. The extracurricular program is designed to make students future-ready with the tools and mindsets needed to solve important problems in the world.

 

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TKS | Global Impact

TKS alumni have gone on to become the youngest employees at SpaceX, NASA, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, and OpenAI. They’ve started companies valued at over $500M and earned full-ride scholarships to Harvard, Stanford, UBC, UofT, UNC’s Morehead-Cain, and more.

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Applications are open now!

By the end of the 10-month program, students will:

  • Gain real-world work experience with organizations like Google, Airbnb, the United Nations, Mastercard, and IKEA
  • Be future-ready with a good understanding of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Nanotech, and Blockchain
  • Develop a portfolio of projects that can be used to stand out in university applications, internships, and more
  • Learn the mindsets, confidence, and problem-solving abilities you'll need to be a leader
  • Be mentored by industry professionals, including mentors from Netflix, Stanford, Uber, Apple, SpaceX and more
  • Have the chance to earn opportunities like speaking events and scholarships

TKS looks for curiosity, drive, and willingness to put in the work. There’s also up to 100% tuition support.

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