Our Vision and Mission
“Colorado AeroLab originated from the desire to do more for students. I want to serve them in a different way than traditional public education can. As a classroom teacher, I felt limited by curriculum standards and testing, with never enough time to explore real-world applications of what students were learning. Out-of-school time programs give our instructors greater freedom and flexibility to engage students’ passions and interests as well as reignite their own love of teaching young minds.”
Colorado AeroLab’s vision is to reach the child who hungers for purpose. Young people long to find meaning and purpose in their lives using their gifts and talents to solve the complex challenges facing humankind. We want to empower them with empathy and compassion to reach their highest potential and serve the world in their own unique ways.
Today, educators face unprecedented challenges at the intersection of academic knowledge and the Future of Work. Equipping students with the skillsets for 21st Century success is a vital mindset driving all our programs. We prepare future-ready students by building authentic relationships, teaching relevant academic content and mentoring young people with the professional skills they need for their careers.
Young people create social impact and change through multidisciplinary, problem-solving design challenges. Building leadership and empathy skills helps lead them to deeper community engagement and personal life success. We strive to harness their hunger for purpose and channel their skills into projects that make a difference for their local communities as well as the larger world.