Building pathways from passion to STEAM careers

Colpkin Cares is a nonprofit empowering students through STEAM Initiatives; Turning passion into real opportunities.

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics)

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

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Not every student connects through traditional classrooms. Many discover confidence, leadership, and purpose through competition, creativity, and technology.

Colpkin Cares meets students where they are, using students' passions, such as esports, as one of our gateways into STEAM education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.

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- We don't just run programs, we build pipelines -

1st Esports Pilot Program

4

Esport Teams

21

Student Athletes

8

Scholarships

1

Professional Player

1

Educational Partner

The Outreach

Community Partner Events

3

Average Monthly Events

1

Competition Title

200+

Individuals Engaged in the first 3 months

65%

Consistent Participation

2

Regional Partners

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BAM Ventures

BAM Ventures is a Midland-based investment and development firm focused on supporting local growth, entrepreneurship, and long-term community impact. Through its involvement in regional initiatives, BAM Ventures helps strengthen opportunities for education, workforce development, and innovation across the Permian Basin. Their partnership supports Colpkin Cares’ mission to expand access to STEAM education, emerging technology pathways, and future-focused workforce opportunities for local students and communities.

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Exgenesis Game Design

Exgenisis Game Design is a creative game design and interactive technology initiative founded by Tom Stracener, a technology professional with extensive experience in software security, systems design, and applied technology. Tom brings a background that includes leadership roles in network and web application security at major financial institutions, work as a security engineer contributing to nationally recognized cybersecurity frameworks, and experience in applied software analysis and education. His career spans work in secure system design, vulnerability analysis, and technology education, providing a strong foundation for teaching structured, real-world approaches to digital creation and problem-solving.

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FAST

Is a student organization at the local university that focus on aerospace and engineering education. The organization helps student gain hands on experience with rocketry projects, both team and individual, as well as other aerospace related projects. As well as helping students gain connections and skills to prepare them for engineering and aerospace careers.

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Falcon Racing

Falcon Racing is a student-led organization dedicated to helping collegiate students grow as professionals through the creation of a high performance, formula 1 style vehicle. Falcon Racing is Permian Basin's first Formula SAE team. Formula SAE is a student design competition that is held worldwide.

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Filmhunter Media

Filmhunter Media is a Midland and Odessa based video production and strategic media company that combines creative storytelling with marketing expertise to help organizations share their message effectively. The team produces compelling video, photography, and digital content and helps clients amplify that content through thoughtful strategy and distribution. As a community partner, Filmhunter Media supports Colpkin Cares by bringing media production insight and resources to help tell student stories, promote programs, and elevate community impact through engaging visual content and strategy.

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Newberry Media

Newberry Media is a Midland-area media services organization that supports organizations in planning, producing, and distributing visual, digital, and written content. Through creative media production and strategic publishing services, they help organizations clarify their message, engage audiences, and tell stories that resonate across platforms. As a community partner, Newberry Media and its publishing division support Colpkin Cares by strengthening program storytelling, elevating student and community voices, and enhancing outreach through quality content and communication services aligned with educational and workforce development initiatives.

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Permian Proving Grounds

Permian Proving Grounds is an integrated testing and demonstration organization that provides a secure, controlled environment for validating autonomous and unmanned systems. The company specializes in proving real-world operational performance across air, ground, and embedded systems, with a focus on persistent monitoring, communications, and intelligence capabilities.

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Radio Agape

Radio Agape is a Midland-based community radio organization rooted in values of service, encouragement, and positive community engagement. Through its platform, Radio Agape works to share messages that uplift, inform, and connect individuals and families across the region.

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ROPE YOUTH

ROPE Youth is a Midland-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering young people in the Permian Basin through mentoring, redirection, and life-skills programming. The organization offers structured programs that nurture personal growth, responsibility, and positive decision-making while supporting youth from diverse backgrounds. As a community partner, ROPE Youth supports Colpkin Cares by helping expand opportunities for local students to grow in confidence, resilience, and purpose. Their focus on supportive engagement and community involvement aligns with Colpkin Cares’ mission to prepare youth for future success in education, career pathways, and civic life.

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Venture Robotics

Venture Robotics is a Midland-area organization focused on introducing learners of all ages to robotics, coding, 3D printing, and applied technology through hands-on sessions, camps, and educational experiences. They help individuals build confidence with technology, explore engineering concepts, and engage creatively with STEM/STEAM subjects in supportive environments.

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