Improve education
Make learning relevant to the world beyond school.
REGGIE JACKSON’S MR. OCTOBER FOUNDATION
Great futures
start with
opportunity.
Opening doors for underserved youth through hands-on STEM education and pathways to meaningful careers.
Beyond the classroom.
Into a world of possibility.
INSPIRE CURIOSITY.BUILD CONFIDENCE.CREATE OPPORTUNITY.
01 / OUR MISSION
Talent is everywhere.
Opportunity should be, too.
Reggie Jackson’s Mr. October Foundation helps young people see what’s possible—and develop the skills to get there.
We bring STEM learning and career exploration to underserved communities, connecting education with opportunities in engineering, technology, manufacturing, medicine, and the skilled trades.
See how our programs workProvide access
Open doors to tools, experiences, and new possibilities.
Inspire curiosity
Help young people discover their interest in STEM.
Build career pathways
Connect classroom skills with future opportunities.
02 / LEARNING BY DOING
Big ideas.
Real-world skills.
Science. Technology. Engineering. Math.
More than subjects. The building blocks of a future.
STEM IN ACTIONLearn it. Build it. Make it real.
With STEM 101, we connect students to college and career possibilities through hands-on projects throughout the school year.
01 / CREATE & INNOVATE
Give curiosity room to grow.
Students explore ideas, experiment with technology, and build solutions. Hands-on learning gives them space to imagine what comes next.
02 / CAREER PATHWAYS
See a future worth working toward.
Students discover connections between what they learn and where it can take them, developing skills for further education and employment.
03 / FIND SOLUTIONS
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Turn a challenge into an idea.
Students use new tools, technologies, and their own knowledge to work through problems and develop practical solutions.
A GROWING LEGACY
Partnering with STEM 101 since 2014.
First program launched in the Bronx in 2015.
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A LEGACY BEYOND THE GAME03 / THE POWER OF COMMUNITY
Different field.
Same commitment.
Reggie Jackson’s impact extends beyond baseball. Through the Mr. October Foundation, that commitment lives on in young people discovering their potential.
Supporters, educators, and partners come together around one purpose: helping the next generation take their next step.
Explore the foundation photo archive04 / STRONGER TOGETHER
Opportunity is a team effort.
Our partners help bring STEM education to young women and underserved communities. There’s a place for you on this team.
Bring your organization’s support to the next generation.
THE NEXT GENERATION IS UP.
Help them step
into their future.
Your support helps connect young people with STEM learning and career possibilities.
Support the foundationEvery opportunity starts with someone who cares.