Code in the Schools

?? Congratulations to BDEC members at Code in the Schools for receiving a $200,000 Digital Equity Fund grant from the City of Baltimore to advance STEM education for youth! ???? This grant will help bring cutting-edge technology and coding programs to more youth, empowering the next generation with the skills they need to succeed in a digital world. By increasing access to STEM education, Code in the Schools is helping to close the digital divide and create more opportunities for Baltimore’s students to thrive. #DigitalEquity #STEMEducation #Baltimore #BDEC #CodeInTheSchools #ClosingTheDigitalDivide #CommunityEmpowerment #InnovationInEducation

A big shoutout to the Baltimore City Digital Equity Fund 2024 grant recipients. These organizations are helping Baltimore close the digital divide and are creating a more connected, inclusive city for residents. Join us in congratulating the 2024 grantees (listed by grant type). Digital Literacy Education Training: Supports initiatives?providing digital literacy education to older adults and the wider community. A Prosperous Tomorrow - Awarded $200,000 Johns Hopkins School of Medicine - Awarded $200,000 Let’s Thrive Baltimore - Awarded $185,000 Pass IT On - Awarded $200,000 Advanced Digital Education and IT Fundamentals Programming: Supports initiatives providing IT fundamental skills training and certification to Baltimore City residents interested in a career in IT. Baltimore City Youth Architectural Design Collaborative (not pictured) - Awarded $40,000 Code in the Schools - Awarded $200,000 Dent Education and the Tech Lab at Digital Harbor Foundation - Awarded $200,000 NPower - Awarded $200,000 Digital Creatives and?Virtual Makerspaces Programming: Supports initiatives providing education and programming for digital creatives and virtual makerspaces at local recreation centers throughout Baltimore City. LET’S GO Boys and Girls - Awarded $200,000 Open Works - Awarded $200,000 =========== Launched in April 2023, the Digital Equity Fund supports the creation of community-led digital inclusion plans and provides funding for communities to implement those plans. The fund was initially seeded with $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding, with a total commitment of $5 million. In its inaugural year, 22 Baltimore-based organizations were awarded grants totaling nearly $1 million. =========== Photo Credit: Shelby Swann Photography

Thank you for supporting our CodeWorkers this year! We look forward to having you back!

Today we had the pleasure of celebrating our fabulous summer intern Tam Nguyen over a delicious lunch at Mera Kitchen Collective. Thank you, Tam, for your important work helping us level up our data game across the organization. And thank you Maryland Technology Internship Program for helping to make it possible. Great things await you in your future, Tam, and your efforts will have a lasting impact at Code in the Schools!

?? Calling All Industry Professionals! ?? We are excited to announce the start of CodeWorks, our summer work-based learning program! We're seeking passionate industry professionals to inspire and speak to our talented trainees. Overview of Tracks for Summer 2024: Game Development, Web Development, Python, Data Science, Machine Learning and Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics. If your professional experience aligns with one of our tracks, we would love to have you share your insights. Available dates for speaking engagements are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays through August 8. Interested? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eaTzr28B. Engagements can be in person at the University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business or virtually via Zoom. Once confirmed, our Track instructor will reach out to help you prepare. Unable to join us this summer? No worries! Join us for our showcase on Thursday, August 8, from 12pm-4pm at the University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business auditorium to see what our students have been working on!

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???? Listen Now on Spotify: Voices of Digital Equity Podcast Episode ???? Dive into the digital equity with the brand-new podcast series, Voices of Digital Equity, brought to you by the Baltimore City Office of Information & Technology. Join us as we spotlight digital champions in Baltimore and across the globe who are dedicated to closing the digital divide. ?? Now Streaming on: Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio Amazon Music Castbox And wherever you love to listen to your podcasts! #VoicesOfDigitalEquity #DigitalInclusion #TechForGood #NewPodcastSeries #BaltimoreTech #DigitalEquity

On April 29, 12:00 p.m. ET, the Baltimore City Office of Information and Technology will present an inspiring podcast called "Voices of Digital Equity." Digital equity champion Kisha Webster, Executive Director at The Greenmount West Community Center, will share her vision of a more equitable future for all. Kisha will discuss the importance of grant funding and the need for more resources to ensure that digital access is achievable for everyone, regardless of income, status, or race. Please tune in to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Castbox, and Amazon Music on April 29, 12:00 p.m. ET and join us in this empowering conversation! ?? #digitaltech #equity #education #codeintheschools #podcast

The Baltimore City Office of Information and Technology presents the “Voices of Digital Equity” podcast featuring digital equity champion Stephanie Alphee, Co-Executive Director at Code in The Schools. You can listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Castbox, and Amazon Music on April 29, 12:00 p.m. ET, to learn how Code in the Schools bridges the tech gap by equipping students with real, usable skills to excel in the digital world. Get inspired and join the movement towards a more equitable future! ?? #digitaltech #equity #education #codeintheschools #podcast

We are highlighting our second Youth Grantmakers’ grantee today: Code in the Schools’ DataTrail program! Ten students will be funded through the DataTrail course, which is designed to help those with less experience with computers and computer science move into family-supporting careers in data science. At the end of the program, participants will be connected with paid internships and receive job search assistance. More grantee spotlights coming soon! Learn more about the Youth Grantmakers at https://lnkd.in/eZhB2u_C. #Nonprofit #BMORE #Grants #CodingJobs