Tumo: Free After-School Tech Program for Teens Opens in North Hollywood

Tumo LA: A New Free Learning Center

• 💡 Tumo Los Angeles is a new, free after-school learning center in North Hollywood offering teens aged 12-18 access to high-tech skills.
• 🎯 The program focuses on creative expression and learning valuable skills in areas like animation, filmmaking, robotics, and game design.

Global Reach and Local Impact

• 🚀 Tumo, which launched in Armenia in 2011, has grown to 20 centers worldwide with the mission to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow.
• 💰 The program is completely free for students, funded through public and private partnerships, including grant funding from the state librarian's office and council district 2.
• 📈 Currently, 600 students are enrolled, with an additional 300 on a waitlist, highlighting the high demand and unique nature of the program in LA.

Accessible Learning for All

• 🧩 Tumo's learning program is designed to accommodate students with varying levels of experience, from beginners with zero prior knowledge to those with existing skills.
• ✅ There are no prerequisites such as GPA or prior experience required to join, making it accessible to students from all backgrounds.
• 🌍 The center aims to empower young Angelenos to innovate, create, and shape their futures, with plans for Tumo centers to expand across the country.