It’s official – CodeNow is a partner of the Summer Jobs + Program! Launched by the Department of Labor, this new initiative calls upon businesses, non-profits, and government alike to provide pathways to meaningful employment for low-income and disconnected youth in the summer of 2012. As a part of our commitment to the project, CodeNow [...]
Treehouse is an inspiring organization that aims to teach web design, web development and iOS, to everyone in the world who wants to learn. We are proud to annouce a partnership with them. CodeNow students will have full access to TeamTreehouse.com This amazing site is a powerful learning tool that will allow our students to [...]
We made it! Out of more than 3500 applications, only 10% were selected for the next round to present their big world changing idea. And, we are so excited to be one of them. This renowned two-year Fellowship program provides more than $2 million in seed funding to the world’s most promising social entrepreneurs. From thousands [...]
On December 27 through 30, CodeNow held its first boot camp with a class of twenty-four DC area high school students, 10 girls and 14 boys. Watching the students grow their skills over the four days was an unbelievable experience and makes us very grateful for the support we’ve received so far. Our goal is [...]
Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving. I am very thankful for everyone who has put forth time and effort for CodeNow. Without the hard work and passion of so many individuals, our program not be possible. Thank you! Last weekend we held CodeNow’s second training for DC-area youth. A group of ten students, comprised of [...]
Last weekend we launched CodeNow’s pilot program for under-represented youth. Thirteen students, comprised of 9 boys and 4 girls, attended our training at the New Organizing Institute. It was a truly fantastic experience! The program started off by the students being asked to write instructions on how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. [...]
