Empowering youth through experiential learning and social innovation
We provide students with learning opportunities that spark purpose, build confidence, and turn ideas into community impact.
Bridging classrooms and communities
At The Collaborative Center for Social Innovation, we believe learning should feel relevant, energizing, and transformative.
Our programs immerse students in rigorous experiences where they design solutions to real-world challenges.
97%
feel they can positively impact their community
94%
feel they can better collaborate on a team
99%
improve their communication skills
92%
opt in to classes that offer advanced credits
What We Do
We partner with schools to turn disengagement into purpose through hands-on, student-led learning. Our work blends social innovation, social-emotional learning, and real-world application to deliver measurable outcomes for students and schools. We co-create custom programming with schools to meet local goals and priorities.
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We turn ideas into action
We prepare future changemakers through programming that combines academics, leadership, and community engagement.
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We build community schools
We help schools and community partners work together to connect learning, support, and opportunity for students and families.
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We train educators & facilitators
We equip professionals with a plug-and-play model that increases experiential and social-emotional learning, not workloads.
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We design custom programs
We co-create with schools and partners to ensure learning outcomes fit your engagement, community, and academic goals.
Student Success Stories
FROM “WHY BOTHER?” TO “WHAT’S NEXT?”
See how students are transforming not just their schools, but themselves—gaining the skills, confidence, and purpose to thrive in school and beyond.
In Their Own Words
Students, parents, and educators share what our programs mean to them.
YOUR GIFT FUELS STUDENT-LED CHANGE
You can make a difference. Every dollar helps us provide mentorship, resources, and opportunities for students to tackle real-world challenges—building both their futures and our communities.
Support Our Work
We create spaces where students feel safe to learn, lead, and take bold action.
We’re here for students. By combining experiential learning with social-emotional growth, we prepare teens to step confidently into their futures.