Virtual Workshops
Maven Youth is offering live virtual workshops for LGBT+ youth ages 14-24 to provide a safe space for networking, learning, and creating.
Workshops are co-designed and co-facilitated by Maven Youth's Youth Leaders. Our tech company partners will also join us in providing a dynamic, inspiring and thought provoking series.
Things to know before you register:
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Workshops are for LGBT+ youth ages 14-24.
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Please ONLY register for the workshops you are 100% certain that you can attend.
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All participants are required to be on camera and be active in the discussion.
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Events will be virtual via Zoom due to COVID-19.
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There is no cost to participate thanks to our generous sponsors, donors and volunteers!
Support our virtual workshops! We're looking for sponsors, donors and volunteers. Contact monica@mavenyouth.org to join us.
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Upcoming Events
- Fri, Mar 05Zoom CallsLGBT+, Young and Emerging in the tech industry. This monthly meetup is for young adults seeking support from other emerging tech leaders. All levels of experience and tech careers are welcome. Every First Friday
- Mon, Feb 15Zoom CallEvery Monday chat group is open to LGBT+ Youth 14-19yrs to chat about what it means to be a teen in the era of technology.
- Mon, Feb 01Weekly Zoom CallsWeekly Meetings for LGBT+ Youth to chat informally about the impact of technology in your life. Social Media, Parental Control, Safe Gayming Online, Etc.
- Tue, Dec 29Webinar led by Youth LeadersTeam up with LGBT+ Youth and Tech Professional for a Scavenger Hunt. Have Fun while learning about careers in tech.
- Sat, Dec 26Zoom Conference CallCan you survive against the hordes of undead? Are you creative and innovated to create the zombie attack tools to keep your team alive?
- Wed, Dec 09Zoom Call led by Maven Youth LeadersConnect with LGBT+ Youth from around the country to chat, connect and play games. Event hosted by Dell and will have career questions and games for youth.
- Wed, Dec 02Zoom Meetup Led by Youth LeadersLGBT+ Students learn about the variety of careers one can have in the tech industry. You do not have to be a coder to work in tech.
- Fri, Nov 27Zoom Friends and ChatJoin other LGBT+ Youth as we close out the Thanksgiving Day and add rainbow colors to Black Friday.
Tin
Round Rock, TX
I am Artist/Activist from Texas and use He/Him Pronouns. I aspire to be an actor or a drag queen possibly using that platform for Activism.
Emily
Chicago, IL
I hope you’re as excited to be a maven camper as I am to be your camp leader.I have experience with coding such as css, html, and renpy, as well as art.
Sam
Bronx, NY
I am a 21 year old digital artist who enjoys learning and teaching new skills. I have worked with Maven Youth for 3 incredible years.
Nico
New York City, NY
I'm 18, I love to sing and perform but I also love just reading a good book somewhere quiet. My pronouns are he/him and I'm trans ftm.
Ibraheem
Menlo Park, CA
For fun, I like to play video games and watch anime. Through Maven, I’ve grown so much as a person and experienced so many new things I never thought I would.
Celia
Decatur, Georgia
I love helping a community that really helped me, and I deeply believe in the importance of paying this compassion forward .
Chris
New York City, NY
I'm a Youth leader because I love working with people, and helping people find their way in whatever industry they want to pursue.
Anthony
Austin, TX
I'm 17, and I use He/Him pronouns. I'm super excited about being a camp leader this year because of how awesome being a part of Maven was for me last year.
Humaira
Palo Alto, CA
Going from student to leader in the Maven Youth program inspired me to pursue a career in technology.
Lark
New York City, NY
I truly loved my experience with Maven Youth last year and now i am honored to be back but as a youth intern!
Sock
Pflugerville, TX
I love coding and working on my own full fledged video game. I'm so excited to be a youth leader, I love this camp and I can't wait to help pass the experience along!
June
San Francisco, CA
I am passionate about Maven’s goals and ideals, and I hope to give future youth the same great experience I had.
Ava
Austin, Texas
I'm passionate about teaching, and am excited to help bring Maven's programming to more people. I'm looking forward to working with everyone this summer!
Ary
Brooklyn, NY
I'm a rising high school senior with a love for both technology and art. I've been drawing for ten years and coding for three.
Mingxin
Piedmont, CA
Last year, I was a camper and really enjoyed it, so I decided to become a Youth Leader to try and give this year's campers the same memorable experience!