Let’s create the first Talent incubator of its kind for New Zealand**
Let’s create the first Talent incubator of its kind for New Zealand**
LET’S DO IT TOGETHER !
THE PROBLEM
Every year, the talents of 4,000 of our most innovative, out-of-the-box thinkers are wasted.
WHY ?
Because the mainstream education system is designed for typical brains.
HERE IS THE REALITY
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44% of autistic people experience bullying at school
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People with ADHD are 30% less likely to get a degree
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People with ADHD are 3x more likely to complete suicide
Instead of thriving with their gifts these rangatahi are struggling...
“Mainstream absolutely does not fit kids like my son. His challenges have just grown to the point where his enthusiasm for learning, experimenting, creating has just about all gone. I'm trying to keep him motivated but it is getting more and more difficult..." (parent)
“It was in year 13 when it all came to a crashing head, with him barely getting NCEA level 3...
I believe if my son had been able to get the help he needed as a teenager he would have been able to come to terms with how he moves in the world a lot sooner." (parent)
WE NEED THOSE TALENTS !
Failing to provide quality education and opportunity to neurodivergent people does not harm just them and their whānau, but also New Zealand’s future.
Because of the way they are wired, these talented, neurodivergent learners are driven by innovation, creativity, big picture thinking, philosophical debate and deep dives.
We need these stargazers and trailblazers in our workplaces to tackle the many out-of-the box problems we are facing!
THE SOLUTION
The Hyphen Project is launching a 6-month full-time talent incubator tailored for neurodivergent teens in years 12 or 13 who haven't excelled in mainstream education. The incubator will focus on fostering creativity, innovation, and technological skills while providing practical employment training. The ultimate aim is to bridge the gap between these talented individuals and potential employers.
Over the next three years, we aim to empower our first 100+ participants with the connections, confidence, and tangible evidence necessary to pursue careers aligned with their talents, so WE CAN GROW AWESOME in Aotearoa, starting in Tāmaki Makaurau.
OUR STRATEGIC GOALS
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GOAL 1
PROVIDE ACCESS TO A TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL SPECIALIST EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL SERVICE ACROSS NEW ZEALAND
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GOAL 2
HAVE A MEASURABLE AND POSITIVE IMPACT ON TEENS’ WELL-BEING AND EMPLOYABILITY, AND CONTRIBUTE TO NEW ZEALAND’S GROWTH AND PROSPERITY
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GOAL 3
BECOME A FINANCIALLY SUSTAINABLE LEARNING INSTITUTE SO WE CAN CONTINUE TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY OVER THE LONG TERM
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GOAL 4
ESTABLISH AN ECOSYSTEM OF TWICE-EXCEPTIONALITY EXPERTISE AND UNDERSTANDING IN NEW ZEALAND
FUND US! ***
FUND US! ***
We need $345,000 to run a pilot involving a cohort of 6 rangatahi. This pilot will enable us to refine our talent incubator based on participant feedback while ensuring they experience its full benefits, mirroring future cohorts.
Let’s create the first talent incubator of its kind for New Zealand
SPONSORS
Calling out to all organisations interested in funding our innovative learning programme aimed at fostering innovation. We invite various financial contributions to our project and we look forward establishing partnerships that benefit your organisation and our trust.
PRIVATE DONORS
Calling out to all individuals, whānau and allies of neurodivergent teenagers who want to give these young people a unique opportunity to make the most of their talents and develop their potential. See below how you can contribute to the project.