ckingknowledge Institute (pronounced seeking knowledge) is a
501(c)(3) non-profit public charity and a

Boutique Engineering School

who teaches competitive advantages.

Our mission is to produce versatile engineers who advance humanity.

Competitive Advantages are learned and practiced in our Robots & Coding Academy for students ages 7 to 99.

Career development in the areas of:

How to solve any problem using the engineering process
Executive communication skills
Teamwork and leadership
Preparation for business ownership
Self-confidence
Career & resume accomplishments
Opportunity for Business Apprenticeship in local community

For Individuals

For Schools, Churches, Organizations

School teachers and school founders send their children to this school.

Problems We Solve

📌 Students On Screen vs. Socially-Verbally-Communicating

Students stay on a screen to avoid speaking and avoid socializing.

Our programs give confidence in their communication skills through using team-problem-solving with the engineering process.

📌 Low Student Engagement in Core Subjects

Students sometimes dislike reading, writing, and math.

They use these in order to make their robots score points and to communicate with their teammates.

📌 Behavior & Motivation Challenges

Bored students act out.
Robots & Coding creates excitement, focus, and purpose—reducing behavior issues and increasing attendance.

📌 Lack of Real-World STEM Exposure

Many students never experience engineering, robotics, or coding until high school or college.
Our program brings industry-level tools directly into the school.

📌 Teachers Lacking STEM Training

Most teachers do not have robotics or coding experience.
We train teachers while we teach students, building internal school capacity.

📌 Difficulty Supporting 21st-Century Skills

Critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and tech literacy are required by state standards but hard to teach.
Robots & Coding builds these skills naturally through teamwork and engineering cycles.

📌 Title I & Grant Funding Requirements

Schools need programs that are “evidence-aligned,” “STEM-focused,” and “career-connected.”
Our tiers fit perfectly into grant proposals and school improvement plans.

Why ckingknowledge Institute?

Representation That Matters

Our programs are taught by professional engineers who reflect the community of Southfield, Michigan. Many of our instructors are African-American engineers who share similar cultural backgrounds and lived experiences with the youth we serve. Students see real-world role models who look like them, come from their community, and show what’s possible in STEM.

Experts Across Engineering Disciplines

Our teaching team includes a powerful mix of industry professionals:

Electrical Engineers
Software & Computer Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Robotics & Automation Specialists
Civil & Industrial Engineers
AI, Data, & Emerging Tech Professionals

Students don’t just learn concepts—they learn directly from experts who use these skills every day.

Entrepreneurs & Executives as Mentors

Beyond engineering, students gain access to entrepreneurs, tech founders, and business executives who bring real-world leadership, strategy, and innovation experience. We prepare students not only to code or build—but to think like builders and leaders.

Hands-On, Project-Based Learning

We use an approach that blends creativity, competition, teamwork, and problem-solving. Students build actual robots, apps, circuits, or prototypes—not worksheets.

Career & College Exposure

We bring in guest speakers, alumni, and professionals to open pathways into engineering, business, and tech. Students learn what careers exist, what they pay, and how to get there.

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Families trust our approach because students leave with:

Higher confidence in STEM
Stronger problem-solving skills
A portfolio of real projects
Early career clarity and inspiration
A sense of belonging in engineering and tech fields

A Mission That Puts Youth First

We believe every student deserves access to high-level STEM education, high-expectation mentorship, and opportunities designed specifically for their growth.