[LRUG] Helping disadvantaged kids learn to code

[Steven Shingler]

Hey Stevie, 

That sounds like a great initiative. Do you have a sense of how much time an instructor would need to contribute?

Cheers,
Steven


On Friday, 20 July 2012 at 07:58, Stevie Graham 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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