Empowering today’s youth to thrive in an increasingly digitized world.
We believe that computer science is for everyone —regardless of gender, ethnicity, or financial status.
Computing makes up 2/3 of projected new jobs in STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology, and Math).
Nine in ten parents want their child to study computer science, but only one in two schools teach computer programming.
Only 22 percent of AP Computer Science students are women. Only 13% are Black/African American or Hispanic/Latino.
Source: Computer Science Education Week, Code.org
What we do.
Steel City Codes is on a mission to promote inclusivity in STEM by educating young students in computer science. Everything we offer is completely cost-free so that anybody, regardless of their situation, can take advantage of our offerings.
Chapters.
Chapters are one-hour sessions for elementary and middle school students that are held weekly throughout the school year. High school mentors will walk students through a Steel City Codes-designed curriculum in either Java or Python. Students can join without any prior experience; we ensure that each and every student is challenged with respect to their ability level!
Summer Programs.
Summer camps are one-week long sessions that are open to students grade 4-8. No prior experience is necessary; students will have the opportunity to learn either Java or Python at either the Intro, Intermediate, or Advanced level. High school mentors will teach through a Steel City Codes curriculum, and students will have the opportunity to develop a personalized final project on the last day!
Hackathons.
Hackathons are competitions where students will create a project from scratch centered around a theme provided at the beginning of the competition. Students grades 6-12 are eligible to participate, and have the option in compete in teams of up to 4. At the end, teams will pitch their project to a panel of judges with the chance of winning sponsored prizes! No prior experience needed!
Steel City Codes relies on your support.
There are so many ways for you to support the next generation of young coders around the globe.
Start a chapter.
2-4 hours per week
We’re looking for passionate high school students to start a Steel City Codes chapter at their local elementary or middle school! Starting a chapter is easy; we’ll provide you with all the resources you’ll need and help guide you every step of the way. For a detailed explanation of the process, click the link below!
Volunteer.
1-2 hours per week
Interested high school students can volunteer at a Steel City Codes chapter, summer camp, or hackathon near them! Volunteers should have some experience in CS, but students with no experience are still welcome to apply. We work with all our volunteers to ensure that everyone is prepared to teach.
Partner.
Commitments vary
To keep all of our offerings cost-free, we rely on the generosity and financial support of our corporate partners and sponsors. Partnering is a great way for businesses to support local communities, students, and families. For a list of all the benefits of becoming a Steel City Codes partner, visit the link below!
Become a Steel City Codes partner.
Each year, major companies and community organizations will sponsor everything that Steel City Codes has to offer. It is with their help that Steel City Codes can continue to bring computer science to those who need it most.
“We’re changing the world with technology.”
— Bill Gates
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