Young Sparks Foundation

Our Story

Most Professional Artists enjoy inspiring and teaching young people. So why not create an after-school and/or summer program which allows artists to offer apprenticeships to young people? This is what the Young Sparks Foundation is trying to make happen. In a program offered through the YSF, a young person will be given the opportunity to assist in the fabrication of a professional art piece. With guidance and training from the artist who works with them, he/she will gain skills to use in real-world industrial and professional trades. In addition, the Teens will be encouraged to pursue higher education to further their career as a professional artist, a trades person, an engineer, or possibly a teacher of the trades. There is an overwhelming demand for individuals in the industrial trades such as welding, fabrication, machine technology, and structural engineering. At Young Sparks Foundation, our initial focus will be to offer skills those trades. Artists who incorporate welding and metal fabrication will be our first program. Long term goals include expanding the program to include robotics, electronics, carpentry and other industrial trades. Young people love the challenges and the instant gratification of building something tangible.
If you believe that "Youth are our future" then, you understand the importance for this Foundation to succeed. Any size donation is greatly appreciate at this time.

Thank you kindly,

~Day Pollini, Founder/Chair
Young Sparks Foundation
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youngsparksfoundation.org