CodeNow offers FREE Netbooks and computer programming training for DC high school students!

 Through fun and interactive trainings, CodeNow teaches under-served high school students foundational skills in computer science and programming. CodeNow believes that creating a fluency in computers will spur innovation and will open doors for young people while also creating a pipeline of talent for American companies.

CodeNow is currently recruiting DC-area students in grades 10 – 12 for their upcoming weekend trainings that will be held on November 19th and 20th and December 10th and 11th.

If you're interested in learning about computer programming, please complete the online application by THIS Saturday, November 12.

 There are five parts to the CodeNow program: 

1. Weekend Training: Each student who is selected into the program will participate in one weekend training (November 19-20 or December 10-11). On Day 1, students will learn the basics in computer programming, beginning with Hackety Hack, an open source program. On Day 2, using Lego Mindstorms, (robotic kits made out of Legos), students will work in teams to build and program robots.
2. Projects: After the weekend training, students will complete online assignments and projects to hone their acquired skills. 
3. Bootcamp: Students will attend a bootcamp from December 27th-30th, where they will receive intensive training in the Ruby programming language. 
4. Netbooks: Each student who completes the weekend training AND bootcamp will receive a free Netbook! CodeNow believes that it’s important for students to be able to practice their skills and the Netbook is a tool that will allow them to do so. 
5. Alumni Network: All students who complete the trainings and bootcamp will be invited to join the CodeNow Alumni network where they will receive mentoring, assistance finding internships and invitations to attend hackathons and other events.
   
   To see what students have to say about the CodeNow program, check out this video: http://youtu.be/VTCGDmYnhhM. If you have any questions about CodeNow, please contact Ryan Seashore at Ryan@CodeNow.org.