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Black woman-owned STEM non-profit receives $4M to create four-story STEM hub in Miami, Florida
S.E.E.K. Foundation, Inc. has announced the launch of the groundbreaking SMART Tech Health Hub project in Opa-Locka, Florida, which aims to provide residents, children, and families with access to high-quality STEM education.
S.E.E.K. Foundation, Inc. has announced the launch of the groundbreaking SMART Tech Health Hub project in Opa‑Locka, Florida. The initiative aims to provide residents, children, and families with access to high‑quality STEM education.
About the SMART Tech Health Hub
With $4,000,000 in funding from the state of Florida, this innovative initiative marks the first of its kind in the city. It aims to provide residents, children, and families with access to high‑quality STEM education, re‑entry pathways to the STEM workforce, broadband width, and essential health services.
S.E.E.K. Foundation, Inc founder Anike Sakariyawo
“The partnership with the Miami Foundation’s Digital Equity Collective program has been pivotal in advancing this initiative,” says Founder of S.E.E.K. Foundation, Inc., Anike Sakariyawo. “We are looking to provide Opa‑Locka community members of all ages access to educational resources and pathways to STEM careers for children and adults, and a space to innovate and follow individual curiosity.”
Beacon of Opportunity and Advancement
The SMART Tech Health Hub aims to fill a long‑standing void in the community. The City of Opa‑Locka has no high school or technical facility.
Anticipated to be fully operational by December 2026, the SMART Tech Health Hub will serve as a beacon of opportunity and advancement. It will empower individuals with the tools and resources needed to thrive in today’s technology‑driven world.
A Multifaceted Building With Purpose
The SMART Tech Health Hub will be a multifaceted building, serving a purpose on each level.
First and second floors
The first and second floors are designed for children and staff members of S.E.E.K. Foundation to conduct everyday STEM operations. This will include a pipeline program to create academic access to specific industries such as:
- USDA food and agriculture
- Artificial intelligence learning deployment and integration
- Cybersecurity
- Coding
- Robotics
- UI/UX design
Third floor
The third floor will allow children and families to access basic health needs, such as:
- Annual shots and vaccinations
- Back‑to‑school boosters
- Telehealth
- Additional community health sites
1st Annual Youth STEM Summit
This summer, S.E.E.K. Foundation, Inc. hosted its 1st Annual Youth STEM Summit. The event inspired 500 young students about the opportunities and importance of STEM education.
Through hands‑on activities, interactive workshops, and informative presentations, they ignited curiosity and nurtured students’ interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
For more information, please visit: https://seekedu.org
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