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connectit360.org l Contact: info@connectit360.org or (727) 742-7332 SHARK MAKERS NEWSLETTER EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION October 2025 Edition SEASON 11: A NEW ERA WITH MENTORSHIP: THE POWER BEHIND SHARK MAKERS STUDENT SUCCESS Behind every successful Shark Maker is a mentor who NGT360’s Game-Changing Evolution! Where innovation meets inspires, challenges, and guides. Mentors bring accessibility. Continuing our mission with even greater impact, now professional expertise and real-world perspective that under the banner of SHARK MAKERS, a name that reflects the bold, help students turn their ideas into action. creative, and entrepreneurial spirit of our students. Shark makers is more than just a title; it represents a movement of young innovators Become a Mentor! who are designing with empathy and creating with purpose. Collaborative Innovation: Student teams develop solutions Spark Ideas – Guide students from concept to pitch. for real-world problems. Emphasis on creating inclusive and Share Expertise – Inspire with your industry knowledge. accessible innovations that benefit everyone. Shape Leaders – Empower the next generation of innovators. Shark Tank Presentations: Teams present ideas to expert “sharks,” enhancing confidence and entrepreneurial skills. Beyond the Prototype: Students become leaders and changemakers, producing products with community impact while being mentored by industry experts. New Programming: In addition to our HS cohort we are launching a national collegite program focusing on accessible innovations. SPONSORSHIP Learn More! PARTNERING FOR IMPACT Our sponsors make Shark Makers possible. Sponsorship is not just a financial investment, it’s a commitment to innovation, accessibility and youth leadership. As a sponsor, your organization will: Expand Access – Provide scholarships and resources for diverse student participation. Fuel Innovation – Supply resources needed for success. Gain Recognition – Be spotlighted at events, online, and across media as a champion of youth innovation. Shape the Future – Help scale student ideas into meaningful, real- Hear How NGT Transformed Last world impact. Season’s Winners, Mobbix! Become a Sponsor! OCTOBER HOLIDAY SPOTLIGHTS We’re proud to welcome the Florida High Tech Corridor as a new sponsor!!! “The Florida High Tech Corridor’s support amplifies our mission to empower students to design inclusive innovations that make a real impact. Together, we’re shaping the future of entrepreneurship, technology and accessibility.”
