Project scope
Categories
Community engagement Social work Marketing strategy Education Social justiceSkills
non-profit management universal design for learning community development marketing communications marketing alternative education student learning outcomes market research instructional design brandingThe Community Educators Program (CEP) is a transformative initiative developed by the TMT Youth Community Foundation. Its mission is to help community leaders, creatives, cultural workers, and professionals turn their lived experience and intellectual property into high-quality curriculum — designed for emerging micro-schools, learning pods, and alternative education spaces.
With public education facing defunding and systemic challenges (such as North Carolina’s education vouchers and Governor Cooper’s declared education emergency), CEP exists to empower local voices in reimagining education — especially for underserved communities.
This project invites students to collaborate with real-life cohort members of the Community Educators Program to co-develop curriculum content, conduct market research, design educational assets, or document the impact of community-based education models.
Project Category:
Education Innovation | Curriculum Design | Social Impact | Community Development | Instructional Design
Ideal Student Disciplines:
- Education
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Instructional Design
- Marketing / Communications
- Nonprofit Management
- Social Work / Community Development
- Business / Entrepreneurship
- Digital Media / Design
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Gain hands-on experience working with real clients from marginalized communities
- Learn to design curriculum using universal design for learning (UDL) principles
- Understand the business model of licensing educational content to micro-schools
- Build cultural competency by working with grassroots educators and storytellers
- Contribute meaningfully to a national movement redefining who gets to teach — and how
Deliverables May Include (based on scope):
- Curriculum outlines and lesson plan templates
- Branding, marketing, or pitch decks for curriculum packages
- Instructional media (videos, worksheets, assessments)
- Research briefs on educational trends and licensing practices
- Social media or content calendars to amplify program reach
Providing specialized, in-depth knowledge and general industry insights for a comprehensive understanding.
Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.
Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.
Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.
Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.
Supported causes
The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.
About the company
The TMT Youth Community Foundation empowers underprivileged youth and transforms impoverished communities by creating pathways to economic opportunity, education, and collective resilience. Through strategic employment programs, skill-building initiatives, and collaborative partnerships, we equip youth with the tools to thrive while mobilizing adults and stakeholders to invest in sustainable community infrastructure. By fostering access to resources, mentorship, and leadership development—anchored in membership-driven engagement—we bridge generational divides and dismantle systemic barriers, cultivating healthier, self-sustaining communities where every individual can rise, contribute, and lead.