Talent
Empowering innovators
through real-world experience,
guided mentorship, and access
to industry tools.
The Sandbox Foundation supports young talent by equipping them with practical skills, personalized mentorship, and opportunities to work on meaningful projects. Our programs are designed to help participants navigate career paths, build competitive portfolios, and engage directly with the industries they aspire to join.
Participants gain access to professional software and platforms used in design, tech, marketing, and data fields. These tools—some availed through nonprofit licensing or educational grants—allow participants to develop work that meets industry standards.
Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe)
A leading suite of graphic, web design, and video editing software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
Canva
An online design platform for creating social media graphics, presentations, posters, and more.
Autodesk (AutoCAD, Fusion 360, etc.)
Industry-standard software for 3D design, architecture, engineering, and animation.
GitHub
A code hosting and version control platform widely used for software development collaboration.
Atlassian (Jira, Confluence, Trello, etc.)
A suite of team development and project tracking tools (popular for issue tracking, agile planning, documentation, etc.)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
A leading cloud computing platform for hosting applications, databases, and more.
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft’s cloud platform for servers, databases, AI services, and more.
Twilio
A cloud communications platform enabling developers to programmatically send texts, make calls, etc.
Google Workspace
This gives stakeholders free access to Google’s cloud productivity apps – Gmail with custom domain, Drive, Docs, Calendar, Meet, etc.
Slack
A popular team communication and collaboration platform (real-time chat, channels, file sharing, etc.) used widely
in workplaces.
Asana
A work management and project tracking tool used for coordinating team tasks and projects.
HubSpot
An all-in-one marketing, sales, and CRM platform commonly used for email marketing, content management, and website integration.
Notion
An integrated workspace for notes, documentation, project boards, and databases.
Zoom
A video conferencing and online meetings platform used for virtual meetings, webinars, and training sessions.
The Sandbox Foundation offers targeted seminars and workshops delivered by industry experts across key fields such as design, technology, and business. These sessions are held in-person, online, or in hybrid formats depending on the audience and partner requirements.
Training schedules are flexible and determined based on the needs of each cohort or Sandbox Partner.
These trainings are open to both enrolled program participants and, when applicable, to the broader public—particularly when delivered in partnership with academic institutions or development agencies.
Each participant at TSF is paired with a mentor aligned with their field of interest. These mentors—working professionals from relevant industries—provide individualized guidance, career advice, and support throughout the participant’s learning journey.
Mentorship sessions are conducted one-on-one or in small groups and may cover portfolio feedback, skill development planning, or real-time problem-solving on active projects. In parallel, TSF offers career consultations to help participants navigate career paths, identify growth areas, and prepare for job applications or client work.
This personalized guidance ensures that each participant not only builds technical capability but also develops confidence and clarity in shaping their career direction, ensuring that the mentorship experience aligns with their professional aspirations and growth trajectory.
Together, these programs are designed to equip young talents with the tools, knowledge, and mentorship needed to thrive in real-world environments. By combining access to industry-grade software, expert-led training, and personalized career support, TSF creates a pathway for emerging professionals to build experience, demonstrate capability, and take meaningful steps toward impactful careers.