Startland graduates our Fifth Cohort of Social Change Interns in collaboration with Pro X!
This summer, we launched the fifth cohort of our Social Change Internship - an 8-week program that challenges students to inspire, encourage and create social change. With design thinking at its core, high school students created, tested and pitched real-world solutions to social issues in their communities.
As part of this year’s cohort, Startland worked alongside Pro X to match our Interns with local businesses across the Kansas City Area.
Check out some of the teams below!
Final Pitches from our Fifth Cohort
Client: Zero Reasons Why
Interns: Issiah, Naomi & Sophia
Problem: “How might we decrease the anxiety about mental health in order to increase teen engagement?”
Client: Students of Change
Interns: Arshiya, Neer, & Raymond
Problem: “Housing prices are increasing and people are forced onto the streets. How might we create affordable housing in the KC metro?”
Client: Kinship Cafe
Interns: Akira, Isabel, Kanini, KeaiRa, & Ricky
Problem: “How might we inform the Wyandotte community of Kinship and let them know that the café is a place of healing and good coffee?”
FOMO? Watch the Recap!
Interns from our various cohorts came together to pitch their final projects and celebrate the graduation of our fifth cohort.
Our Impact
“I am so so so excited to let you know that Eye of An Immigrant has received the 501(c)(3) and we officially have a bank account open! Thank you so much for all you have done to help me. It wouldn't be possible without your mentorship.”
— Komal Kaur, Olathe East High School
“My experience in Startland has shaped the way I tackle problems. Whenever I have projects or assignments, I’ll think about Startland and how ‘to go fast, you must start slow.’”
— 12th Grader, Olathe East High School
“I've learned a lot about having empathy for others and their problems. Forming connections with the community is another thing that I have learned.”
— 12th Grader, Blue Valley Northwest High School
Photos captured by Sydney Siemens and Luke Frenzel at Arrowhead Stadium during the Pro X Showcase.
Thank You to Our Partners:
Congratulations to our students for completing the 8-week internship!
Interested in joining our Social Change Internship?
