Impact

We’re serious about measuring our impact and use a data-driven approach to demonstrate and improve the efficacy of our programs. In our Leadership Academies:

94% of students demonstrate gains in creativity and innovation. 

88% of students demonstrate gains in communication, critical thinking, and problem solving. 

82% of students demonstrate gains in collaboration and goal orientation. 

88% of students develop good or great knowledge in public speaking, time management, and job interest exploration. 

88% received encouragement to work through difficult problems.

82% received the opportunity to engage with people who are different from themselves.

Our Students

  • 100% rate our programs as very good or excellent

  • 88% make new friends

  • 83% would strongly recommend to a friend

Nevaditaa, Freemont, CA

“My parents weren’t born in America so our family doesn’t have the kind of network some others do. As someone interested in a career in medicine and medical research, I’ve been able to connect with recent med-school grads, and a veteran research scientist who ran programs at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Without Budo Accelerator, I never would have had the opportunity to meet and get support from these people.”

Matthew, Chandler, AZ

“I’ve moved around 9 times in my life, so I’ve met a lot of people. But at Budo Accelerator I’m part of a global community with an amazing group of mentors. My dream is to go to West Point and become a military police officer. At Budo Accelerator, I’ve been mentored by a law enforcement consultant, but also by a black educator who has been part of the protest movement in Minneapolis, so I can understand both perspectives. I also got connected with a West Point grad who is now a Brigadier General. He’s helping me prepare to apply to West Point. ”

Juliana, Lake Forest, CA

“At first, I was very shy towards the other students and mentors. But after interacting with them more everyday, I grew to know everyone. We all have similarities but are very different in skill sets, connections, culture, and hobbies. I was able to find a new community that welcomed my desire to learn and grow as a person. Because of the confidence I gained in the program, I’m now the co-captain of my school dance team.”