Hey Everyone!
Hope you're enjoying the end of the summer!
Here's the link to the CSForNY newsletter that was sent on 8/19 with lots of information + opportunities!
And two more opportunities since then:
Urban Arts Student Program:
NYC educators & community members: The application for students to join Urban Arts ⚡️ Game Academy is officially open! Please share in your networks.
Game Academy is a series of free, college preparatory courses in digital game design for NYC high schoolers: https://lnkd.in/eHBG4vtw
Learn hashtag#coding hashtag#animation hashtag#musicproduction & storytelling through hashtag#gamedevelopment in a fun, accelerated hashtag#computerscience course to prepare you for creative hashtag#STEM college programs.
◆ Learn to code in C# with the hashtag#Unity3D engine!
◆ Work with experienced instructors!
◆ Play games & connect with fellow gamers!
All courses run from mid-October to mid-June
FREE COLLEGE ACCESS 🏫 - All students receive college counseling services after completing their first course
◆ Our students have earned over $46 million in scholarships 💰
◆ 100% of our seniors are accepted into college
WHO'S ELIGIBLE?
◆ 9th, 10th, or 11th grade students
◆ No previous experience required
QUESTIONS? gameacademy@urbanarts.org
Girls Who Code Club $150 Stipend:
Girls Who Code is helping you kickstart the school year with classroom essentials!
This back-to-school season, we're making it easier than ever to launch free computer science programming for 3rd-12th graders in your community – no coding experience required!
Girls Who Code empowers our Clubs and Facilitators with incredible program benefits like:
- A Clubs Fund to purchase snacks and supplies when you have 3 or more members enrolled on Girls Who Code HQ
- Free Girls Who Code swag including t-shirts, notebooks, and stickers to build excitement
- Complete curriculum and guided activities that work for any skill level – no tech background needed
- Sisterhood Activities, GWC Tech Spotlights, and real-world projects to build confidence, community, and future-ready skills
- Personalized live support from your dedicated Program Implementation Specialist
- A flexible framework with specialized guidance to fit your Club's needs and schedule
As a special back-to-school bonus, apply to start a free Club by Wednesday, September 16, 2025 for the chance to win a $150 gift card – your choice of Target or Walmart to stock up on classroom supplies, snacks, and everything you need for an amazing Club experience! See official rules.*
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Tom OConnell
Brooklyn NY
th.oconnell@gmail.com------------------------------