The P4CT: Building Change Together

Because it Takes an Entire Community to Build a Child’s Future.

The P4CT — People, Purpose, Passion, Partnership, Change — is the village behind Thirt13n.

It’s made up of volunteers, mentors, educators, and industry leaders who believe that real change doesn’t happen alone. It takes a community — a village — to guide, teach, and support the next generation.

Together, we are Building Change Together by empowering youth and connecting industries with education to create pathways that lead to meaningful, lifelong success.

The Power of The P4CT

At Thirt13n, we understand that transformation starts when people come together around a shared purpose. The P4CT brings together those people — the dreamers, builders, educators, innovators, and doers — who want to turn compassion into action. 

Our volunteers and partners help deliver Thirt13n’s industry-based programs in:

Why We Need Volunteers

Because it takes a village.

Volunteers are the hands and hearts that make our programs come alive. Your time, your story, your experience — these are the tools that change lives.

When you volunteer with The P4CT, you help:

Why Your Company Should Join the Village

When your business partners with The P4CT, you’re not just donating — you’re investing in people and purpose. Your company becomes part of a national movement redefining workforce development and civic responsibility. Together, we align education with industry, and passion with purpose.

As a P4CT Partner, you will:

Ways to Be Part of the Village

Every contribution — big or small — helps us continue Building Change Together.

Volunteer

Share your skills, time, or mentorship to support our programs.

Partner

Support training programs and youth scholarships. 

Host

Offer site visits, internships, or industry workshops. 

Sponsor

Fund initiatives that align with your company’s values.

Advocate

Spread awareness and help grow the village. 

Join the Movement

Change doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when a village of caring people commits to a common goal. The P4CT is that village — and we’re inviting you to be part of it. 

Alignment with Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs)

Create13 enhances Virginia’s Standards of Learning by merging creativity, career readiness, and academic objectives. Hands-on interdisciplinary projects reinforce communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity while supporting SOLs across core subjects.

  • Students practice creative problem-solving, design thinking, and artistic expression across visual arts, fashion, music, and digital media.
  • Emphasis on critique, reflection, and presentation aligns directly with Fine Arts SOL competencies.
  • Storytelling, songwriting, and digital media production strengthen reading, writing, and speaking skills.
  • Structured reflections and presentations support composition and communication standards.
  • Creative projects highlight cultural identity, heritage, and the role of art in society.
  • Students examine local and global issues through design, media, and community-focused work.
  • Coding, design, and game development reinforce logic, spatial reasoning, measurement, and problem-solving.
  • Integrates computational thinking and applied mathematics in creative contexts.
  • Students build financial literacy, entrepreneurship, professionalism, teamwork, and leadership.
  • Direct alignment with Virginia’s Workplace Readiness Skills and CTE competencies.

Create13 Six-Week Rotating Career Structure

Cycle 1: Digital Art & Graphic Design

Capstone: Personal logo or brand kit.

Cycle 2: Music Production & Audio Engineering

Capstone: Original track or remix.

Cycle 3: Fashion Design & Creative Merchandising

Capstone: Simple fashion item or mini runway show.

Cycle 4: Game Design & Coding

Capstone: Playable game or level.

Cycle 5: Film, Photography & Digital Media

Capstone: Short film or photo series.

Cycle 6: Entrepreneurship & Creative Business

Capstone: Market Day showcase.

Create13 Pathway

EXCITE (Grades K–3) – Discover Creativity

  • Creative play and hands-on art activities
  • Intro to music, color, movement, and storytelling
  • School art fairs and family exhibitions
  • “My First Design” mini-projects

ENGAGE (Grades 4–6) – Explore Creative Fields

  • Intro workshops in drawing, digital art, and instrument basics
  • Visits to local creative studios and community art spaces
  • Collaborative class projects
  • Early introduction to creative technology

EDUCATE (Grades 7–8) – Build Skills & Identity

  • Visual, media, and performing arts coursework
  • Workshops with guest artists and industry mentors
  • Leadership and goal-setting sessions
  • Financial literacy for young creators
  • Middle school 'Mini Market'

EMPOWER (Grades 9–12) – Create & Lead

  • Portfolio development and college preparation
  • Paid internships and externships
  • Guest artist and designer intensives
  • Creative Career Fair and networking events
  • Advanced studio courses

EVOLVE (Postsecondary/Apprenticeship) – Launch & Lead

  • Creative industry apprenticeships
  • University and industry partnerships
  • Business startup support through P4ct
  • Alumni showcases and mentorship