Project Equip.
Equipping youth to learn, lead, and serve with purpose.
Project Equip is a PURE Academy summer learning and internship initiative designed for high school juniors and seniors to gain hands-on experience in STEM, design thinking, leadership, and project development.
Over a 6–8 week summer internship, participants learn how to apply STEM concepts to real-world challenges while developing the technical, creative, and professional skills needed for future academic and career opportunities.
Learn. Create. Collaborate. Lead.
Who Can Join?
Learn - Build - Present
Learn STEM and design thinking, Work on a team project, Present your solution and experience
Learn - Share - Mentor
Learn through collaboration, Share your knowledge and experience, Support and coach students
Learn - Lead - Impact
Learn new skills, Take on leadership within a project, Apply learning to service and impact
Guide - Support - Empower
Share your expertise, Support youth-led learning, project planning, and service activities, Coach participants through reflection, growth, and impact
One Community. Multiple Ways to Grow.
Project Equip connects students, Youth Ambassadors, young professionals, and mentors in one collaborative learning environment.
Why Project Equip Matters
Many young people want to help their communities but may not know where to begin, how to plan a project, how to work with a team, or how to document impact.
Project Equip helps bridge that gap.
Through structured learning, mentoring, and practical guidance, participants learn how to identify needs, plan service activities, communicate clearly, work with others, and reflect on what they have learned.
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Project Equip
Interested in learning more about Project Equip or exploring how you can be part of the experience as a student, Youth Ambassador, young professional, mentor, or coordinator?
Complete the form to share your interests, ask questions, or explore the pathway that best fits you. Whether you are looking to build new skills, gain hands-on experience, contribute your expertise, or support young people through mentorship, we’d like to hear from you.
The PURE team will review your submission and reach out with more information and next steps.