[LRUG] Helping disadvantaged kids learn to code

[Luis Correa d'Almeida]

Count me in.

On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 4:36 PM, Volker Pacher <volker.pacher at gmail.com>wrote:

> count me in :)
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> Volker Pacher
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> On 20 July 2012 15:58, Stevie Graham <stevie at twilio.com> wrote:
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>> Hello LRUGers,
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>> 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
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>> Cheers
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>> S
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