Technology Builders Lab
We are a STEM education program focused on bringing hands on technology learning to both rural and urban communities. Our workshops introduce young people to fields such as robotics, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence in a practical and engaging way.
Programs are delivered through workshops hosted at schools, libraries, and community centers, where students learn by building, experimenting, and solving real problems together.
To expand access, the program also offers a robotics learning kit that includes the components, tools, and lesson materials needed to run the program. These kits allow educators, community leaders, and youth organizations to easily bring the experience into their own classrooms and community spaces.Our goal is simple.
Make advanced technology education accessible, practical, and inspiring for the next generation of builders
A Note from the Founder
Two of my favorite quotes have quietly guided the way I think about this work.
“The secret is not to do great things, but to do little things with great love.”
By There of Lisieux and Antonio Machado:
“Traveler, there is no path. The path is made by walking.”
When I watch young people build their first robot, I often think about these words. A motor connected. A sensor installed. A few lines of code bringing something to life. On the surface, these are small things.
But small things matter.
Every robot built, every problem solved, every moment of curiosity becomes a step forward. Over time, those steps begin to form something larger a path of learning, confidence, and possibility.
To me, that path is love. Love for learning. Love for community. Love for helping one another grow.
The future is not built in one moment. It is built piece by piece, step by step, by people who care enough to keep walking.
My hope is that this space helps many young builders take their first steps and continue walking their path forward, one act of care and love at a time.
— Nathali Cano
Through Technology Builders Lab, educators and community leaders receive a complete hands-on learning kit designed to bring real-world robotics, hardware, networking, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence concepts to life in a way that is engaging, practical, and easy to implement.
Each kit includes:
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Technology Foundations Curriculum – an 8-page workbook based on the CISA Youth framework, introducing students to the core concepts of robotics, hardware, networking, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence through guided exercises and hands-on activities.
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Build-it-Yourself AI Robot Car – students bring theory to motion by assembling a simple, interactive robot car, reinforcing concepts through experimentation and problem solving.
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Backdoors and Breaches Card Game – from Black Hills Information Security, this game introduces cybersecurity strategy and concepts in a playful, interactive way.
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Cybersecurity Magazines and Learning Materials – curated resources from Black Hills Information Security to expand understanding of real-world threats and protection strategies.
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Stickers and Supporting Materials – fun items to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and give students ownership over their learning experience.
The 8-page workbook is designed to guide students step by step, combining theory and practice to make complex ideas accessible. Students explore robotics, AI concepts, networking, and cybersecurity in a hands-on, interactive format, allowing them to see technology in action while building confidence in problem solving and critical thinking.
This kit ensures that students of all backgrounds, including those from rural communities who are used to learning through hands-on work, can engage with technology in a way that feels natural, exciting, and meaningful.
Robot Assembly Simulator
Drag, build, and explore. This mini robot simulator teaches you what each robot part does in a fun, simple way
SWAG
Interested in hosting a workshop at your school, library, or community event?
Send us an email!
