Code Next is a free, tech and AI education program that meets Inglewood high school students where they are and provides the skills and inspiration they need for long and rewarding careers in technology.
How does Code Next work?
Think
Code Next students receive programming to learn about computer science and problem solving. They become creative, computational thinkers.
Make
Students develop into confident, purposeful makers as they engage in both solo and team projects during programming, which are typically after school and on the weekends. They produce websites, programs, and other demonstrations of their learning and interests.
Lead
Through community relationships, mentor-mentee relationships with real Googlers, and other courses, Code Next students mature into effective and ethical leaders, ready to take on the world.
What is the impact on Code Next students?
91.5%
Percentage of our most recent 12th grade graduates accepted to and attending college/higher education programs.
88.4%
Percentage of our most recent 12th grade graduates majoring in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) field in college.
58.1%
Percentage of our most recent 12th grade graduates specifically naming “computer science” or “information systems” as their major.
OUR TEAM
The Code Next staff brings together coaches experienced in education, computer science/AI, and engineering. Our experienced coaches work to create a safe space, where everyone feels respected and connected to one another.
OUR PARTNERS
This work isn’t possible without our partners, who do incredible work in our students’ communities. Below represents a small sampling of the nonprofits, research organizations, and schools that we have worked with and/or currently work with.
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