501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Established 2016

Bridging the Digital & Knowledge Divide

SpringBoard Incubators prepares students and adults across Long Island, NYC, and the Caribbean diaspora for careers in technology — through hands-on STEM workshops, workforce development, and life-enrichment programs.

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500+
Students Served Annually
2016
Founded
46
Partner Schools & Organizations
1,120+
Workshop Sessions Delivered
Our Programs

Creating Pathways to a Successful Future

Technology, Education & Opportunity

What Do We Do?

We provide educational programs delivered as a set of innovative courses, curriculums, and workshops with an emphasis on technology. We teach robotics, coding, data science, machine learning/AI, cybersecurity, and digital literacy. We also provide workshops for entrepreneurship, mentoring, and business development.

Who Are Our Customers?

Our customers are school districts, colleges & universities, community-based organizations, and local municipalities. We are vendors/providers, bringing our educational programs into focus to complement our customers and help them achieve their goals for their students, members, and participants.

Why Do We Exist?

As the digital and "knowledge" divide continues to widen, so do the skills necessary to be successful in school and career for underrepresented communities of color, the marginalized, and the underserved. Our mission is to bridge this digital & knowledge divide and create pathways to success in careers, education, and the workforce.

2025-2026 Workshop Catalog

High SchoolMiddle School

Animation

From hand-drawn to digital — learn 2D animation fundamentals and start building your own portfolio.

High School

AI & Machine Learning

Code AI and machine learning algorithms in Python.

High SchoolMiddle School

Cybersecurity for Everyone

Learn the cybersecurity framework and hands-on penetration testing tools.

High SchoolMiddle School

Data Analyst / Data Science I

The data science process in Python, plus Excel, Tableau, Pandas, Seaborn, and NumPy.

High SchoolMiddle School

Drones (UAV)

Fly a quadcopter in real time and program it to fly autonomously — new drone fleet.

High SchoolMiddle School

STEM Arduino Electronics

The foundations of robotics — code the Arduino microcontroller and connect sensors and mechanical components.

High School

Entrepreneurship

Develop a business proposal, then learn to pitch and present it.

High SchoolMiddle School

Game Development

Build a 2D or retro-style game from scratch in Python using Pygame.

High SchoolMiddle School

Jump Start to Investing

Explore the stock market — long-term investing versus day-trading for profit.

Coding Academy Certification Courses

Python Programming & CS Fundamentals

Beginner-friendly coding in Python — build interactive programs and work with RESTful APIs. No experience needed.

PCEP™ Certification — Python Institute

Data Science / Data Analyst Certification

Build a data analytics dashboard in Python and Flask, using Excel, Tableau, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, and NumPy.

PCED™ Certification — Python Institute

SQL — Database Design & Development

Relational database design, SQL proficiency, administration and security, and an intro to NoSQL.

MySQL 8.0 OCP — Oracle

Cloud Computing Fundamentals

Core cloud concepts, AWS services, security, and pricing models — the industry-standard starting point for a cloud career.

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — Amazon Web Services

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Core security principles — network security, access control, incident response, and security operations.

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) — ISC2

Artificial Intelligence Literacy

How AI and machine learning actually work, real-world applications, and how to use AI tools safely and responsibly.

IT Specialist: Artificial Intelligence — Certiport
Real Outcomes

A Life-Changing Career Path

Marcus Talbert with Dr. Steven Lindo

Our job training program is focused on delivering skilled workers into every industry — biomedical, engineering, data, and construction. Every graduate is a testament to what's possible when a community invests in its own.

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After completing our Biomedical Engineering Technician course, Marcus is now working for Philips Medical, putting the skills he learned at SpringBoard to good use. A life-changing event, indeed.

Meet MarcusSpringBoard Biomedical Engineering Technician Graduate
Sponsor a Workshop

Fund a Program, Change a Trajectory

Sponsor your favorite school or organization for a hands-on SpringBoard workshop. Every sponsorship is tax-deductible and directly funds instructors, materials, and equipment.

Our Extended Outreach

Supporting the Caribbean Diaspora

SpringBoard is partnering with the Vincent Hosang Foundation (VHFF), providing mentorship and support for their Summer Entrepreneurship Challenge — helping students build real business skills and pursue their own ventures. The Caribbean diaspora is in need of your support; become a strategic partner in this game-changing endeavor. Sometimes it takes more than a village — contact us to be part of the solution.

Bronx Tech Summer program students in the South Bronx

Bronx Tech Summer Program

Now entering its 4th year (August 3–18, 2026), Bronx Tech brings hands-on STEM directly into the South Bronx community — from biomedical device design to drone engineering. Since 2023, the program has run at Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene, and this year Bronxwood Church joins as a second host site. Both congregations are rooted in Caribbean leadership, lay and clergy alike.

  • BioTech Heroes
  • Print to Purpose
  • Drones for Change
  • Gamification & Rehab Tech
About SpringBoard

Our Mission

Established in 2016, SpringBoard Incubators is a 501(c)(3) organization on a mission to bridge the digital divide and the knowledge divide in our region — preparing individuals for careers in computer science and technology through innovative workshops and life-enrichment programs.

Sustained change only happens when we take a personal interest in each student's success — when we give our time, talent, and treasure to help underprivileged children achieve their dreams of becoming successful professionals.

Dr. Steven C. Lindo
Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO
"Driven by a passion for technology & education, and a firm belief in the potential of every student, I see every day as an opportunity to impact lives."
Merton A. Owens Sr.
Co-Founder & EVP, Operations
"My commitment to service is focused on seeking out and supporting the underserved and the forgotten."
Our Partners

Workforce Partners & Collaborators

We work alongside leading organizations to connect our graduates with real employment opportunities and academic pathways.

SUNY Old Westbury
Fordham University
Northwell Health
HempsteadWorks
Urban League of Long Island
Nassau Community College
Farmingdale State College
NYC School Construction Authority

Districts & Organizations We've Served

A sample of the school districts, universities, libraries, and community organizations where SpringBoard has delivered real workshops, drawn from our own 2024–2025 program records.

Organization
Workshops Delivered
Urban League of Long Island
AWS Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData Analyst / Data SciencePython ProgrammingSQL / Database Design
United Way of LI (Youthbuild)
Digital LiteracyGED PrepMath TutoringStructured Cable Technician
Wyandanch Memorial High School
AI & Machine LearningComputer RepairCybersecurityRoboticsTechnology
Queens Public Library (multiple branches)
CodingDronesGame DevelopmentRobotics
SUNY Old Westbury (STEP)
AnimationCybersecurityHealth TechPython Programming
Bronx Bethany
STEMTechnology Course
SUNY Old Westbury
AI & Machine LearningAnimationGame Development
Amityville Middle School
AnimationSTEM
Hempstead Works
Data Analyst / Data ScienceTableau
Amityville High School
AnimationSTEM
LINKS NSBE Jr
Coding with AICybersecurity
Farmingdale LPP (Milton L. Olive MS)
AnimationDronesGame Development
The Pearls and Ivy Foundation of Queens
DronesRobotics
Fordham University
Full-Stack App Development
Fordham University (STEP)
AI & Machine Learning
LPP – Atkinson School
AnimationRobotics
Where We Work

Program Coverage Across NYC & Long Island

Shaded by workshop-session volume delivered, 2024–2025, from SpringBoard's own program records. NYC shown by borough; Nassau & Suffolk shown by county.

SpringBoard program coverage across NYC boroughs, Nassau County, and Suffolk County, shaded by workshop-session volume Bronx: 693 Brooklyn: 0 Nassau: 1712 Manhattan: 180 Queens: 475 Staten Island: 0 Suffolk: 839
Fewer sessions More sessions
1,712
Nassau County
839
Suffolk County
693
Bronx
475
Queens
180
Manhattan (Aim High @ Mercy University)
Contact

Reach Us

Address
500 Old Country Road, Suite 304
Garden City, NY 11530
Email & Phone
info@springboardincubators.org
516.414.2000
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