Program Coding programs for African American kids

[cocobeauty]

Years ago there was some talk on here about Coding programs for kids and I think it was Kaya, but I don't know his new name to reach out and I thought I still had his number but can't find it either, but is there a program anyone can recommend?

My grandson is 12 and is interested in Coding and other forms of IT. We went to a program over the weekend and it was cool, but all the instructors were Indian, and nothing against them because they were great. But I want him with people that may take more interest in him and not just take our $179 a month. I want some type of hands on programs with consistency.

He has an IQ of 130, so trying to find ways to keep him occupied is a must and we really want to tap into something that he can get a head start on now. He's in a career and college preparatory school and a stem program, but it's at their pace and we can tell he's trying to move quicker for some reason.

Any suggestions?

 

[HellBoy]

I agree with you on franchised code academies. We haven't found one that was really passionate about developing a child's skills (unlike Mathnasium, which was great for our kids).

Public school computer science teachers are a joke also.

Only suggestion I have is search for coding/programming meetups in your area. Take him there to meet coders who enjoy learning, problem solving and teaching. Network with them to find other local resources.

 

[Studio718]

Tell him to join a reddit forum

 

[Big Tex]

I know you want something hands on, but in the meantime, have him take a look at this

CS50x 2024

Harvard University's introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming.

cs50.harvard.edu

This is the full Harvard Computer Science introduction course. Any of the higher paying jobs are going to require he be able to show that he knows algorithms and data structures covered in this course. Full Harvard course without the tuition. He can follow it up with other Harvard courses for free as well.

 

[Multi - P Limited]

marker

 

[playahaitian]

On the East Coast public libraries have great programs

And girls who code actually is for everyone

 

[Maxxam]

Following up on what Big Tex posted, Edx.org is a great resource. They have CS courses from Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Cal and more. All Free.

edX Courses | View all online courses on edX.org

Find online courses from top universities. Search all edX MOOCs from Harvard, MIT and more and enroll in a free course today.

www.edx.org

You may also be able to get free access to Skillshare, LinkedIn learning and other things via your library card.

Check your local library, you may be able to access all of Coursera, skillshare, LinkedIn Learning and more for free…

This goes for everyone: Check your local library site, there's all kinds of free resources... mine has a free 12 month subscription to Skillshare and LinkedIn Learning for example direct link: https://c4b-integration.com/csl Check out this thread Apologies to those of you in the lesser 49

www.bgol.us

I'd also check out https://www.hiddengeniusproject.org when he gets to HS. Not sure where you're located but they're Oakland based but also have sites in LA, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, and Baltimore as of right now.

We need more of us in the industry.