Starting in Gainesville. Built to grow beyond it.
The first MITEZ pilot begins close enough to listen, learn, and refine the model with students, families, schools, and local partners.
A serious local launch, measured by what students need.
What the first launch needs to prove.
Recruit mentors and tutors
Build the first group of people ready to offer steady academic support.
Build student and parent interest list
Understand who needs help and what kind of support feels easiest to access.
Connect with schools and community organizations
Identify trusted pathways for outreach, referrals, and local access.
Test support workflows
Learn how requests should move from first contact to useful support.
Learn what students need most
Use feedback to refine the model before expanding beyond the first pilot.
The first pilot takes a local network.
Shape the experience
Join the pilot interest list and help shape the support experience.
Offer guidance
Offer academic support, subject guidance, or encouragement.
Open access
Partner on outreach, referrals, and community access.
Back the launch
Support the launch infrastructure that makes timely help possible.
A clean path toward launch.
Interest
Build the first list of students, families, mentors, and partners.
Mentor Recruitment
Identify volunteers and supporters who can help students.
Partner Outreach
Connect with schools, organizations, and community groups.
Pilot Launch
Begin testing support workflows with the first group.
Learning and Refinement
Use feedback to improve the model before expanding.