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For Schools, Churches, Organizations, etc.

Services & Tiered Pricing

⭐ $150/hour  :   Robot Competition Popup Showcase (see videos here)

A fun, high-energy robotics demonstration brought directly to the school.

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⭐ $28,875  :  6-Week Robots & Coding Accelerator

Teach the Teacher + Students our Robots & Coding curriculum.  Includes permanent installation of $12,000 in robotics equipment and a 6-week structured learning program.

 

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⭐ $67,500  : Full-Year Robots & Coding Academy + Competition Team Option

Teach the Teacher + Students our Robots & Coding curriculum.  Weekly robots and coding instruction for ~21 students + 3 teachers, including competition prep, academic integration, and permanent lab setup.

 

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On-Site or In-Facility Delivery Options

Schools can choose:

  • We come to your school, OR

  • You send a bus of students and teachers to our ckingknowledge Institute.

Problems We Solve

​📌  Students On Screen vs. Socially-Verbally-Communicating

Students stay on a screen to avoid speaking and avoid socializing.

Our programs give confidence in their communication skills through using team-problem-solving with the engineering process.

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📌  Low Student Engagement in Core Subjects

Students sometimes dislike reading, writing, and math.

They use these in order to make their robots score points and to communicate with their teammates.

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📌  Behavior & Motivation Challenges

Bored students act out.
Robots & Coding creates excitement, focus, and purpose—reducing behavior issues and increasing attendance.

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📌  Lack of Real-World STEM Exposure

Many students never experience engineering, robotics, or coding until high school or college.
Our program brings industry-level tools directly into the school.

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📌  Teachers Lacking STEM Training

Most teachers do not have robotics or coding experience.
We train teachers while we teach students, building internal school capacity.

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​📌  Difficulty Supporting 21st-Century Skills

Critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and tech literacy are required by state standards but hard to teach.
Robots & Coding builds these skills naturally through teamwork and engineering cycles.

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​📌  Title I & Grant Funding Requirements

Schools need programs that are “evidence-aligned,” “STEM-focused,” and “career-connected.”
Our tiers fit perfectly into grant proposals and school improvement plans.

Why ckingknowledge Institute?

Representation That Matters

Our programs are taught by professional engineers who reflect the community of Southfield, Michigan. Many of our instructors are African-American engineers who share similar cultural backgrounds and lived experiences with the youth we serve. Students see real-world role models who look like them, come from their community, and show what’s possible in STEM.

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Experts Across Engineering Disciplines

Our teaching team includes a powerful mix of industry professionals:

  • Electrical Engineers

  • Software & Computer Engineers

  • Mechanical Engineers

  • Robotics & Automation Specialists

  • Civil & Industrial Engineers

  • AI, Data, & Emerging Tech Professionals

Students don’t just learn concepts—they learn directly from experts who use these skills every day.

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Entrepreneurs & Executives as Mentors

Beyond engineering, students gain access to entrepreneurs, tech founders, and business executives who bring real-world leadership, strategy, and innovation experience. We prepare students not only to code or build—but to think like builders and leaders.

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Hands-On, Project-Based Learning

We use an approach that blends creativity, competition, teamwork, and problem-solving. Students build actual robots, apps, circuits, or prototypes—not worksheets.

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Career & College Exposure

We bring in guest speakers, alumni, and professionals to open pathways into engineering, business, and tech. Students learn what careers exist, what they pay, and how to get there.

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Culturally Responsive Teaching

Families trust our approach because students leave with:

  • Higher confidence in STEM

  • Stronger problem-solving skills

  • A portfolio of real projects

  • Early career clarity and inspiration

  • A sense of belonging in engineering and tech fields

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A Mission That Puts Youth First

We believe every student deserves access to high-level STEM education, high-expectation mentorship, and opportunities designed specifically for their growth.

Why Principals Say YES?

1. It Improves Reading, Writing, and Math—Fast

Students must read instructions, write engineering notebooks, and use math to make their robots score points.
This creates instant academic buy-in and improves core subject performance.

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2. It Solves the “Engagement Problem”

Robots & Coding turns learning into an intellectual sport.
Even students who struggle in traditional classes become focused, motivated, and excited to learn.

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3. It Brings Real STEM Education Into the Building

Most schools want robotics but lack equipment or trained staff.
We install a complete, professional robotics lab in an empty classroom—large, secure, and permanent.

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4. It Builds Teacher Capacity (Without Adding Work)

Teachers learn side-by-side with students.
We handle instruction, preparation, and equipment management—while teachers gain STEM confidence and skills.

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5. It Fits Into the School Day

No after-school complications.
Principals choose:

  • We come to the school, or

  • Students come to our ckingknowledge Institute by bus

Both models fit directly into the instructional schedule.

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6. It Supports School Improvement Goals

The program strengthens:

  • Attendance

  • Behavior

  • Academic performance

  • College & career readiness

  • STEM culture

  • Project-based learning

  • Critical thinking and teamwork

These are all priority areas in school improvement plans and Title I documentation.

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7. It Gives Schools High-Visibility Wins

Events like the Robotics Competition Pop-Up Showcase and the Full-Day STEM Experience create moments that impress:

  • Parents

  • District leadership

  • School boards

  • Community partners

Principals appreciate programs that make their school look strong and innovative.

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8. It Provides a Clear, Scalable Structure

Principals can start small and grow:

  • $150 Showcase

  • $1,000 Workshops

  • $2,650 Full-Day Experience

  • $5,000 Multi-Session Program

  • $28,875 Six-Week Accelerator (equipment included)

  • $67,500 Full-Year Academy

Each step builds toward long-term schoolwide STEM capacity.

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9. It Delivers Permanent Value

With the 6-week or full-year program, the school keeps $12,000 of robotics equipment permanently—creating a lasting STEM asset in the building.

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10. It Turns STEM Into Opportunity

Students gain early exposure to:

  • Engineering

  • Coding

  • Robotics

  • Technology careers

  • Real-world problem solving

  • Professional STEM mentors

This is the pipeline principals want for their students.

Details of Services & F.A.Q.
(Frequently Asked Questions)

⭐ $150/hour  :   Tier 1 — Robot Competition Popup Showcase

A fun, high-energy robotics demonstration brought directly to the school.

(see videos here)

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What You Get:

  • Live robot demonstrations

  • Students try driving or coding robots

  • Hands-on “quick challenges”

  • Music, energy, excitement

  • Photo opportunities for parents & newsletters

  • At school assemblies, gym, cafeteria, or library

 

Why Principals Buy This Tier:

✔ Low cost
✔ High excitement
✔ Gives them something impressive for their school
✔ Safe for their budget
✔ Easy for them to approve

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⭐ $28,875  :  Tier 5 — 6-Week Robots & Coding Accelerator

Includes installation of $12,000 one-time robotics equipment package (school keeps it permanently) and a $16,875 6-week structured learning program for 21 students + 3 teachers.

Perfect for schools that want:

  • A powerful short program

  • Permanent robotics equipment

  • Evidence before committing to a yearlong program

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What You Get for $28,875:

  • 4–6 weeks

  • A full-year Robotics & Coding Academy delivered on-site

  • Weekly hands-on classes taught by professional engineers and entrepreneurs

  • A multi-discipline engineering curriculum (mechanical, electrical, software, innovation)

  • All robot kits, coding equipment, laptops/tablets (if applicable) included

  • Classroom management, setup, prep, and teardown handled by our staff

  • Student project portfolios for academic and career development

  • Teacher collaboration + optional STEM PD

  • Family STEM Nights, in-school demos, or showcases

  • Inclusive program that ensures students—especially underrepresented groups—learn from engineers who look like them and understand their culture

  • The school gets a complete turnkey STEM program with no additional work required

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Why Principals Buy This Tier:

✔ Provides a fully staffed STEM program without using teacher instructional time

✔ Strengthens core academics with math, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

✔ Helps principals meet equity, innovation, and engagement goals

✔ Creates high visibility through student projects, school showcases, and engineering events

✔ Strong alignment with Title I, IX, IV, and enrichment funding pathways

✔ Positions the school as a STEM-forward, future-ready campus

✔ Simple, reliable, and proven—principals trust it because it works

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FAQ

 

Q: Do we own the robotics equipment?
A: Yes. The $12,000 equipment package is a one-time cost and the school keeps all equipment permanently.

 

Q: What equipment is installed?
A: The full robotics teaching environment, including:

  • Competition field

  • Robot kits

  • Charging units

  • Storage units

  • Engineering lab materials

  • Robots & Coding notebooks

This setup is large, secure, and not easily removable—ideal for a permanent STEM classroom.

 

Q: How long does installation take?
A: 2–4 days depending on the room.

 

Q: Can the program be repeated each semester?
A: Yes. Once the equipment is installed, we can run the 6-week cycle for new classes every semester or every year.

 

Q: What academic outcomes should we expect in 6 weeks?
A: Students begin using reading, writing, and math skills for:

  • Scoring and strategy

  • Measurement

  • Programming logic

  • Engineering notebook writing

  • Vocabulary development

  • Problem-solving endurance

 

Q: How many people can participate?
A: Up to 21 students and 3 teachers if located at ckingknowledge Institute or 27 students and 3 teachers if at your location.

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⭐ $67,500  : Tier 6 — Full-Year Robots & Coding Academy + Competition Team Option

$67,500 Full-Year Program + $4,000 Competition Team Add-On Option for ages 7–15

 

Weekly robots & coding instruction for ~21 students + 3 teachers, including competition prep, academic integration, and permanent lab setup.

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What You Get for $67,500:

  • 4–6 weeks

  • Full-year weekly robotics & coding classes

  • Taught by professional African-American engineers, entrepreneurs & executives

  • High-end robotics equipment installed in a dedicated classroom

  • Students build, code, test, and document real robots

  • Integrated math, reading, writing, and problem-solving

  • All robots, tools, electronics, and materials included

  • Students create engineering lab notebooks & portfolios

  • Setup, maintenance, instruction, and classroom management handled by our team

  • Optional Family STEM Night

  • School keeps the equipment

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What You Get for the Additional $4,000

  • Launch of an official Robots & Coding Competition Team (ages 7–15 only)

  • competition-season coaching by professional engineers

  • Weekly practices focused on building, coding, driving, and match strategy

  • A competition-grade robot kit

  • Full tournament rules training + engineering notebook development

  • Team-branded shirts/hoodies

  • Parent orientation and competition day coordination

  • Real competitive engineering experience modeled after professional innovation teams

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Why Principals Buy This Tier:

✔ A turnkey, no-prep STEM program for the entire school year

✔ Boosts academic skills through real engineering applications

✔ Provides students role models who look like them and understand their culture

✔ Elevates school reputation as a STEM and innovation leader

✔ Increases student motivation, attendance, and engagement

✔ Fits funding priorities: Title I, Title IV, enrichment, equity-focused STEM

✔ Creates exciting, high-visibility events that bring families together

✔ Delivers long-term value with permanent STEM equipment

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FAQ

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Q: How often do students attend the Academy?
A: Students attend once per week for the entire school year.

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Q: Can teachers participate too?
A: Yes. Three teachers are trained alongside students—creating internal capacity for future STEM growth.

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Q: What outcomes does the full-year program produce?
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  • Significant improvement in reading, writing, and math

  • Engineering design fluency

  • Fully developed engineering notebooks

  • Experience in iterative coding

  • Successful competition-ready robots

  • Deep teamwork and soft skills

  • Increased STEM confidence and career readiness

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Q: Does the school keep the robotics equipment after the full year?
A: Yes. The equipment installed at the beginning of the year remains in your school permanently.

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Q: How safe is the equipment?
A: All equipment is designed for school use. No tools, chemicals, or hazards. Everything stays in the classroom the entire year.

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Q: What if our school doesn’t have transportation to your facility?
A: We offer two options:

  • You bring a bus of students to our Robotics Institute weekly

  • OR our Academy team comes to your school weekly

 

Q: What academic standards does this align with?
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  • NGSS engineering

  • CSTA coding standards

  • State math standards (measurement, ratios, problem-solving)

  • ELA writing and documentation standards

 

Q: Can we expand the program in future years?
A: Yes. Once your equipment is installed and your teachers are trained, you can scale to multiple grade levels.

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On-Site or In-Facility Delivery Options

Schools can choose:

  • We come to your school, OR

  • You send a bus of students and teachers to our ckingknowledge Institute.

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