"Our district has been a staunch supporter for the work of EIC for over four years. We look forward to participating in EIC's big vision for universal thriving by "empowering youth and communities to thrive together". 
​
    - Dr. Summer Stephens, Superintendent of Churchill County School District, NV Board of Education member, NV Superintendent of Year 2022 
​    - From Endorsement Letter  
"During the past four years, I have been working alongside very smart and determined leaders as they develop the Education Innovation Collaborative. EIC is working to build a competency-based and project-based learning network of Thrive Labs. EIC recognizes the need to build stronger collaboration between our K-12 and higher education systems to support Nevada’s workforce needs. I encourage everyone to support this innovative education network as it is now on a roll - with the development of Thrive Lab Tahoe.
​EIC is a model for education innovation that Nevada desperately needs."

- Kevin C. Melcher, Board Chair, Community Foundation of northern Nevada,
   former member of NV Board of education, former REGENT of Nevada system of higher education. 
"This is a really cool space - like a clubhouse. Huge need for a place for teens to just hang out - and do interesting projects and classes. The kids are going to love it."

​- lINDA OFFERDAHL, CEO OF ivcba; INCLINE VILLAGE cRYSTAL BAy BUSINESS & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

OUR SUPPORTERS

Along with our visionary advisor, friend, and founding contributor, Kevin Melcher, we are grateful for friends and family who supported us in our first year of start-up mode for EIC - not just with funds but also with invaluable coaching and personal support. Thank you founding families! These are the visionary people who have been enabling the EIC team to manifest the dream - will you please join them - and us - on this urgent leap-frog to the future?
  • Samantha & Justin Kurashewich, Dogwood Blders
  • Linda & Richard Offerdahl
  • Holly & Chad Beaulac
  • Patti & Chris Plastiris
  • Ed & Debbie Yarish
  • Ann Marie & Kevin C. Melcher
  • Elise Fett
  • Lowe Family Charitable Foundation
  • Doug Graham
  • Cheri and Tom Taranowski 
  • Nancy and Steve Porten
  • Katie & Josh Matzke
  • Mary Danahey & Bryan Golombik 
  • Carolyn Mahboubi​​
SEE WHAT STUDENTS, PARENTS, & EIC TEAM MEMBERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THRIVE LAB TAHOE!   (Link here or on image)

Incline middle school computer science students create a video about
​thrive lab!

SUPPORT OUR Mission:
​TO Empower ALL YOUTH & COMMUNITIES of NEVADA TO THRIVE TOGETHER

EIC's UPDATES & PLANS for 2023
CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE...
Join Dr. Mary Alber, Director of EIC, on her BRIEF whirlwind graphical tour of our programs and plans for 2023!  (4 minutes)
Flip through the slides that Mary speaks to in video above:  

​Seeking more details about EIC programs & plans?
Enjoy this graphical narrated journey to the future of education. ​(8 min)

LINK HERE to view slide deck for video. ​

​ARE YOU READY
to
​SUPPORT UNIVERSAL
​STUDENT THRIVING?

TO DONATE
by credit card click the button here.
To send a check or contact EIC Director about sponsorships, scroll down to bottom of page.  

TO PARTICIPATE
complete this survey of ways to support through time & talent

HEAR STUDENTs' experiences with Thrive lab tahoe

ways YOU Can SUPPORT EIC's LEAP-FROG TO THE FUTURE:

BE A YOUTH PLAYER & Designer of thrive labs & SELF-PRENEURTM GAME OF LIFE

Join a Thrive Lab Design Club for Self-Preneurs(TM) ages 11 to 22 to work with friends to design Thrive Labs & do creative projects that develop your personal & professional MASTERY PORTFOLIO. First projects include:   
  • Design physical 3D + VR models of your ideal Thrive Lab - integrated gameplay
  • Design & print your avatar game piece in 2D, 3D, & VR
  • Develop Thrive World Portal VR/AR w/ CoSpaces Edu   edu.cospaces.io 
  • Create VR Games in CoSpaces Edu for Thrive World for Self-Preneurs (TM)
  • Create project & Thrive Lab branding; sticker logos, avatars for bottles, clothing..
  • Create podcasts, videos, music to share Thrive Lab happenings w/ friends
  • Build AI & Robot coaches
  • Build a business from your talents, loves, & values
  • and much more!! 
Students & parents - PLEASE COMPLETE INTEREST SURVEY!

SUPPORT THRIVE LAB & TOWN DESIGN TEAMS 

Participate & Sponsor Thrive Ecosystem development for universal thriving!
Share you passion, expertise, financial gifts, and equipment donations at any level! Especially welcoming to founding families, individuals, foundations, and businesses, who seek to amplify student learning for universal thriving in the 22nd century - which today's kids will be LEADING.  Your unrestricted donations allow us to establish Thrive Labs in Incline, Reno and Vegas to ensure easy and open access to all middle, high school, and college students.
(fully tax deductible)
In addition, we invite visionary change agents to consider EIC Board and Thrive Lab Tahoe Advisory Team positions. 
​
DONATE BELOW
and please complete this interest survey: 

​beCOME a THRIVE
​EDUCATOR-coach

Share your talents, interests, professional experiences, and wisdom to coach and mentor the next generation of citizens to realize their passions and unique potentials.
We seek active professionals in all career fields as well as retired individuals with passions and talents to share.

Engagements will be designed by coaches and students - and could involve
  • physical and/or virtual project design & build guidance 
  • your choice of time commitment; 1 hour a month to 2 or more hours a week
  • individual or group work
  • coach-designed project or challenge  
​Please complete the interest survey - DONATE BELOW to sponsor a student for a design team or project.​

MORE REASONS TO CONTRIBUTE & MAXIMIZE EIC IMPACT:

Your generous contributions will help us hire the students, team members and experts to design and build Thrive prototypes & systems in Reno and Vegas - which will be critical to winning state and national grants in 2023 and beyond. 

We pursued two big grants in 2023 that we can reapply for this year with stronger evidence of our program impact.
Here's the 1 minute video overview we submitted to The Big Idea Challenge grant - for which we were one of 9 semi-finalists to compete for the $500,000 award (200+ applicants):

STILL NOT SURE? 
​TRUST THE TLT design club
​of KIDS & parents:

DONATE HERE & NOW! - 3 Ways...

To use a credit card, complete this secure form: 
​To mail your contribution: 
​​Education Innovation Collaborative
774 Mays Blvd Ste #10-453
Incline Village, NV 89451-8729
To discuss Thrive Lab and EIC program sponsorship: 
Contact Mary Alber, EIC Director
775-224-3736
mary.alber@eic-nv.org
​Your contribution is tax deductible as we are a 501 (c)(3) with EIN tax number #82-5150274. View documentation.

maybe you'd like some HISTORY of THRIVE LAB programs? 

On December 12, 2021, we hosted a HOLIDAY SHOWCASE open-house launch party for our inaugeral THRIVE LAB TAHOE at Incline Village on Southwood Blvd!  SEE FLYER HERE. 

On April 18 and May 1 we hosted additional open houses with an Escape Room theme to help kids and parents experience the studios and projects kids can engage in going forward. 

If you missed those, here are some ways to relive the experience and get to know about the program:
$100 - ​Supporter - sponsor a student on a Design Team
$250 - Supporter - sponsor educator-coach on a Design Team
​$500 - Supporter - sponsor an design expert on a Design Team
$1000 - Program Sponsor - Entry Level 
$2500 - Program Sponsor - Learner Level 
$5,000 - Program Sponsor - Mentor Level
$10,000 - Program Sponsor - Leader Level - Design Studio naming
$25,000 - Program Sponsor - Master Level - Thrive Lab naming

By joining as a Supporter and Program Sponsor at any level, you are enabling youth and community members to create their ideal THRIVE LAB &/or THRIVE TOWN  - which will support ALL learners to engage in personal development, interest and passion projects & professional career development.  Not only will you be investing in the development of our local youth and community, you will also be recognized in our publications, on websites, on social media, and on our donor wall. You will also get invites to all our events and unlimited use of equipment in the lab.

With a lead gift of $10,000 or more, you can sponsor a Career Design Studio in a Lab or Town - including having it named after you, your foundation, or your business. 

With deep gratitude for your generosity and support of our bold mission;
to empower all young people and communities to thrive together for life!
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Thank you so much for your care and generosity to uplift learners everywhere through enlightened education for everyone.

With deep gratitude,
EIC team, partners, and advocates