Supporting Youth and Young Adults...

At CoolOpps, our programming directly supports schools by integrating experiential learning, credential attainment, and employer exposure into the school environment. Partner with us to expand student access to school-based enterprises, workforce readiness training, and industry-recognized certifications, ensuring students graduate not only prepared academically, but equipped with the skills, experience and credentials needed to succeed.

We don't just connect people to opportunities-we design participation so youth, families, educators, and employers stay engaged, grow together, and shape the workforce ecosystem.

Supporting Youth and Young Adults

At CoolOpps, our programming directly supports schools by integrating experiential learning, credential attainment, and employer exposure into the school environment. Partner with us to expand student access to school-based enterprises, workforce readiness training, and industry-recognized certifications, ensuring students graduate not only prepared academically, but equipped with the skills, experience and credentials needed to succeed.

We don't just connect people to opportunities-we design participation so youth, families, educators, and employers stay engaged, grow together, and shape the workforce ecosystem.

How it Works

School-Based Enterprises

We help schools launch and operate student-led enterprises where students gain real world experience.

Industry-Recognized Credentials

Students gain access to credential pathways connected to workforce sectors such as entrepreneurship, digital literacy and sector-specific introductory certifications.

Partnership Model

We work with schools to provide curriculum, coordinate certification preparation and testing pathways, and track student participation and outcomes for Pillar 3 reporting.

The Opportunity for Schools

Schools across Maryland are working to strengthen career-connected learning and ensure students graduate prepared for college, careers, entrepreneurship, and industry pathways.

Through the CoolOpps School-Based Enterprise Model, we partner with middle schools, high schools, and postsecondary partners to provide students with hands-on enterprise experience and access to industry-recognized certifications aligned with workforce demand.