T-Mobile Changemaker Lab

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We are excited to welcome you to the 2023 T-Mobile Changemaker Lab, hosted by T-Mobile, the T-Mobile Foundation, and Ashoka.

The Lab is an opportunity to support you on your changemaker journey. It will feature skills-building workshops and networking events to help foster connections with other young changemakers and experts in entrepreneurship. The Lab will be hosted at the T-Mobile headquarters in Bellevue, Washington from October 1 through October 3, 2023.

The Changemaker Lab will help you unleash your big ideas, drive meaningful impact, and benefit from the invaluable mentorship of T-Mobile employees. Together, we are committed to mobilizing, engaging, and supporting the next generation of leaders to create a better tomorrow.  

As a selected finalist, you may bring along a teammate plus an adult chaperone (who must be 27+). Your airfare, lodging, transportation, and meals throughout the trip are included. 

Here’s everything you’ll need to know about attending the 2023 T-Mobile Changemaker Lab!
Register by August 8, 2023!

 

LAB AGENDA

Both Participants and Chaperones will get the chance to take part in many fun and engaging activities while attending the T-Mobile Changemaker Lab. You can find a breakdown of the week below: 

Important Note: This schedule is tentative and subject to change. Participants are expected to be present and attend all activities to ensure a smooth and community-driven experience for everyone. 

Participant Agenda (Click on each day listed below)

Chaperone Agenda (Click HERE)

We will update this agenda with more details on the types of workshops and activities as we get closer to the Lab. 

Due to COVID restrictions and to keep an equitable experience for everyone in attendance, this is a closed event. No additional guests will be allowed to join us at the hotel, in our sessions, or at meals. Thank you for understanding!

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Day 1 | Sunday (10/01)

10 AM | Event Registration Opens
1 PM | SLT Pitch Practice
4 PM | Event Registration Closes
5:30 PM | Welcome Dinner
7 PM | Hangout Room

The Hangout Room is an open space for participants to grab snacks, play games, do homework, and chill with their peers at the Hotel. The hangout room is open each evening until 11 PM.

Day 2 | Monday (10/02)

On Monday, all sessions will be held at T-Mobile Headquarters.  

7 AM | Breakfast
8 AM | Travel to T-Mobile HQ
8:45 AM | Welcome  
9 AM | Community-Building Activities
10:00 AM | Skill Building Workshop
11 AM | Break + Headshots
12:30 PM | Lunch
1:30 PM | World Café: Problem Solving Session 
3:10 PM | Budget & Planning Workshop + Reflection Groups
5:30 PM | Fun Night in Seattle and Dinner
10 PM | Hangout Room 

The World Café is a mix of speed networking and collaborative problem solving that brings people together around questions that matter. Employees are invited to share their knowledge, advice, and words of encouragement, while participants have space to productively think through the challenges and roadblocks they face in their changemaker journey.  

Day 3 | Tuesday (10/03)

On Tuesday, we will be at T-Mobile HQ.  

7 AM | Breakfast
8 AM | Travel to T-Mobile HQ
8:30 AM | Welcome & Energizer 
9 AM | Storytelling Workshop
10 AM | Break + Reflection Groups
11 AM | 5G and ME 
12 PM | Group Photo 
12:15 PM | Lunch
1:15 PM | Impact Workshop
2:30 PM | SLT Pitches
4:30 PM | Closing
6:30 PM | Dinner (Pizza Party at Hotel) 

Day 4 | Wednesday (10/04)

7 AM | Breakfast  
6 AM - Onward | Departures 

The Highlights:

What: 2023 T-Mobile Changemaker Lab
Where: Bellevue, WA
When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 – Tuesday, October 3, 2023
For more information about flights, the hotel, and meals, see the Lab Details page below:

See more Lab details

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BEFORE THE LAB

This is your guide to everything that needs to happen before you get on your way to the T-Mobile Changemaker Lab! Please take note of the due dates:

Step 1: Invite your  Chaperone & Teammate | Who will you bring to the Lab as a teammate and chaperone? Let us know by filling out this FORM so we can send them all the necessary information, information session dates, and registration forms. Remember, your teammate must meet the eligibility criteria for the Challenge. Learn more about eligibility here. Your chaperone must be 27 years or older. Invite your teammate & chaperone here

Step 2: Event Registration Form | Register here by 8/8
Look out for an email with a link to the Changemaker Lab registration site from our event team, Augeo. The link will come from T-MobileReg@augeomarketing.com. Can’t attend? Please contact Melissa from the Ashoka Team at mobami@ashoka.org to discuss sending an alternate team member (ages 13-18) to attend in your place.  Due to COVID restrictions and to keep an equitable experience for everyone in attendance, this is a closed event. No additional guests will be allowed to join us at the hotel, in our sessions, or at meals. Thank you for understanding!

Step 3: Attend the Lab Info Session | To address your questions, join one of the information sessions about the Changemaker Lab. Teammates, parents, guardians, and chaperones are welcome to join, too. 

Both sessions will cover the same content, so take your pick:   

  • Monday, July 31st, from 7 – 8 PM ET / 4 – 5 PM PT. Register here.   

  • Friday, August 4th, from 12 – 1 PM ET / 9 – 10 AM PT. Register here.   

If you cannot attend one of these sessions, do not worry! We will send out a recording and can answer all of your questions.   

Step 4: Sign the Permission/Consent forms | These will be sent by the Ashoka Team via Adobe Sign. Stay on the lookout for these forms!

Step 5: Travel Booking | We will send you your travel booking once you and your parent/guardian have registered.

Step 6: Mentorship Program | You will be assigned T-Mobile mentors! Your mentors will reach out to you to schedule the first meeting and guide you through the process. There is nothing you need to prepare besides following up when they reach out. 

Step 7: Pack | A suggested packing list is included in the FAQ page. We will send regular updates before the Lab by email, as well.

Step 8: Travel to Bellevue, WA!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We're sure you have a lot of questions about what the Lab experience will be like. Here are some quick answers to commonly asked questions. More information about packing lists, COVID protocols, etc. will come closer to the event.

See FAQs

Further questions?

Reach out to our team by emailing 

cmchallenge@ashoka.org

or texting (571) 622-1066