KAPOW connects volunteers with schools to teach kids about work, and how to connect their success in school with success in the workplace, and in life. We also bring students to the workplace, to experience peoples’ jobs first-hand, connecting partner companies to the community.
The KAPOW program began with 1 school, 1 business and 250 students. By the 2022-23 school year, we expanded to serve students in elementary, middle and high school (MFIN Program). We now serve 50 schools, 260 educators, 2663 students and 438 volunteers.
Seventy percent of KAPOW students are minorities (primarily Hispanic and African American) who qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Starting with the 2023-2024 school year, the KAPOW and MFIN Programs are being run independently by schools in Broward and Miami-Dade County.
“The continued collaboration between the classroom, the community, and the workplace is what makes their experience a wonderful success!”
City of Lauderhill Fire Chief and KAPOW Volunteer
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