TUMO Center for Creative Technologies Brings Innovation to Los Angeles

LA Mayor Karen Bass Council President Paul Krekorian, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Council President Paul Krekorian, and former California Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian joined TUMO founder in the groundbreaking of the first TUMO center in the US.

Situated in North Hollywood, at 4146 Lankershim Boulevard, TUMO LA will offer design and technology education to local teenagers through after-school and weekend programs, which are entirely tuition-free.

The establishment of the first TUMO center in the US became feasible through a $23.25 million grant from the State of California, secured by former Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian, supplemented by an additional $3 million from the City of Los Angeles, secured by City Council President Paul Krekorian. “This Center will provide transformative experiences for our children and cultivate the future leaders of our communities,” expressed Nazarian.

Founded by engineer and entrepreneur Sam Simonian, TUMO’s mission is to enable teenagers aged 12-18 to realize their potential by exploring their passions and enhancing their skills to shape their future.

The program offers complimentary education and training in 14 diverse subjects, ranging from music, filmmaking, and animation to programming, robotics, and 3D modeling. Skills encompass game development, animation, filmmaking, graphic design, digital music production, robotics, 3D modeling, and programming. It is anticipated that the center will open by the end of 2024.

Facts about TUMO:

TUMO was established in 2011 in Yerevan, Armenia. Over the past five years, it has expanded its presence, establishing a network of nine international centers, which include locations in France, Germany, and other countries.

 

Currently, TUMO serves 25,000 students on a weekly basis across 13 global locations.