[LRUG] Helping disadvantaged kids learn to code

[Stevie Graham]

Hey Everyone,

Thanks for such an incredible response both on and off list. I will be
replying to each of you today.

S

On Sun, Jul 22, 2012 at 11:36 PM, Luis Correa d'Almeida
<luis.ca at gmail.com>wrote:

> Count me in.
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 4:36 PM, Volker Pacher <volker.pacher at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> count me in :)
>>
>> V
>>
>> Volker Pacher
>>
>>
>> On 20 July 2012 15:58, Stevie Graham <stevie at twilio.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello LRUGers,
>>>
>>> I had a meeting today with a chap from the charity RichMix, they're
>>> offering free courses to 14-18 year olds in August on how to build web
>>> apps. I know many of you are passionate about paying it forward to the next
>>> generation from your participation in SideKick Studios DoJunior events. The
>>> kind of kid this course is targeting is typically very underserved by any
>>> existing initiative, and is completely oblivious to these kind of
>>> opportunities. A lot of these kids feel disenfranchised and helpless by
>>> their perceived lack of opportunities, imagine the difference it would make
>>> to their self-esteem and to the paths they choose in life if they knew that
>>> their background didn't matter? If they knew that the ability to cut code
>>> is all they need to have a exciting and rewarding career. Without
>>> overstating it, it could change lives.
>>>
>>> These courses are free to kids, but they have a budget to pay
>>> instructors. Please drop me a line if you are interested in helping.
>>>
>>> Enjoy your weekend
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>>
>>> S
>>>
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