[LRUG] Helping disadvantaged kids learn to code

[Viktor Tron]

Hi Steve, this August is likely out for me, but in general count me in/put  
me in contact.
Vik

On Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:58:55 +0100, 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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