Student Projects include:

• Food Distribution Center HIP Corp United students researched materials, construction design and project management processes in order to redesign HIP’s weekly food distribution. A nearby pavilion needs to be retrofitted to accommodate year-round usage. Currently HIP provides perishable and non-perishable goods weekly to over 300 families. The goal is to double that number in the next 18-months.

• Untold Stories Documentaries students have been asked to adopt “student reporter/investigator” formats to interview people about their personal challenges. Their answers were included anonymously and the students created short format documentary films. Subjects include food insecurity, inequity, discrimination, and prejudice. These documentaries will serve as the foundation for engagement to spark a larger dialogue about these timely issues.

• Van Project Brand design and advertising principles, as well as production methods, were investigated in this project. HIP was recently awarded a grant to purchase two vans. Hip Corp United students pitched their ideas; final production is slated for fall 2024.

Students have experienced presentations from professionals in the fields of these projects. The students are equipped with iPads, and have daily access to laptops, 3d printers, and educational technologically sound furniture from our friends at MUZO. Additional technological tools will be available as the program evolves. HIP Corp United students meet bi-weekly with weekly workshop offerings as well.