Philly Coder Dojo is a free, volunteer-led, project-based program that empowers youth to become creators of technology and fosters a diverse pipeline into tech careers.
Philly Coder Dojo – Pathways Program is a volunteer-led, no-cost initiative empowering youth ages 7-17 through project-based coding and AI education. Students, referred to as "ninjas," engage in hands-on learning experiences, developing websites, apps, programs, and games. The program focuses on cultivating confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills, preparing participants to become creators of technology rather than just consumers. Key activities include exploring languages like Scratch, Python, HTML/CSS/JS, and Unity/C#, with opportunities to delve into AI tools. The youth-led, non-curriculum-based model allows students to pursue their own tech interests with the support of passionate mentors. This program aims to combat the digital skills gap and build a diverse pipeline into technology-enabled careers, offering pathways to STEM internships, summer jobs, and technical-oriented high schools and universities.
A typical session involves young people learning to code, developing projects like websites, apps, programs, and games, with guidance from volunteer technical mentors.
This program is best for youth ages 7-17 who are interested in learning to code, developing technology projects, and exploring potential careers in tech, regardless of their prior experience.
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