Pioneering Innovation: TecnoLatinx and UCLA’s College Corps Program

  

From 2022 to 2024, TecnoLatinx proudly served as a host site partner for UCLA’s inaugural College Corps program, a transformative initiative designed to equip students with hands-on experience while addressing pressing community needs. Through this partnership, TecnoLatinx hosted a total of 18 College Corps Fellows, starting with just four participants and growing to 12 Fellows in later years due to overwhelming word-of-mouth demand for the program.

At TecnoLatinx, these Fellows received cutting-edge training in XR (Extended Reality) technologies, transforming from learners into XR facilitators who shared their knowledge within local communities. Fellows engaged in immersive projects that combined technology, art, and education, leveraging resources like UCLA’s Maker Lab's 3D printers to bring larger-scale projects to life.

This collaboration not only empowered the Fellows with high-demand skills but also enabled them to inspire others through workshops, mentorship, and community-based initiatives. The program exemplified TecnoLatinx’s mission to bridge the digital divide by preparing diverse students to lead in emerging technologies while fostering economic empowerment and innovation across communities.

Together with UCLA’s College Corps, TecnoLatinx continues to shape the next generation of leaders who are equipped to drive meaningful change through technology, creativity, and collaboration.