Coding Opportunity

From Stella Creasy MP's Newsletter:

HackJam: Lets Make Sure Every Kid in E17 Can Code!  

 

I'm passionate that we should try to ensure every young person in Walthamstow is able not simply to get online but produce their own online spaces. Coding is a skill that allows them to do this, and so could open up many opportunities for them in the future. That's why I'm delighted that locally many programmers are working to support the development of these skills in our children. One such opportunity has now arisen. 

 

Are you organising an event with young people or working in a space with young people? Would you like to bring the opportunity to learn new digital skills into that environment? Hackjam is a local not for profit project teaching young people how to code, moving them from being consumers of technology onto producers.

 

This summer there will be a series of pop up Hackjam events in are area, with programers bringing their skills to the young people you're working with. If you have a group of at least 10 young people (14 to 18 year olds) coming together in either an indoor or outdoor space, who you think might benefit from this opportunity please email. Priority will be given to those working with young women, young people in care, those at risk of offending, and low income families.