Who can apply
Built for valley youth
- Ages 14–24 at program start (high school cohort 14–18; launch cohort 18–24)
- Live in, or attend school in, the Methow Valley / Okanogan County
- No GPA cutoff and no experience needed. Commitment and a workable idea of any kind matter more.
- Able to attend at least 80% of sessions
- Free. There is no tuition.
How selection works
Applicants submit a short "what I want to build" statement, then attend an interview or group info night. The program selects 12–16 students and keeps a short waitlist, and holds an orientation for students and parents.
Applications open: May 2027
First cohort begins: September 2027