Participants are paid to learn, earning $17.00 an hour for their 120 hours of program engagement, totaling up to $2,040, and gain eligibility for an intensive App Accelerator program.
The Everyone Can Code Chicago - Code + Create Summer Opportunities program is a 6-week hybrid program designed for participants aged 16-24 residing in Chicago. It offers tracks in iOS App Development, Augmented Reality, and AI + Creativity. In the iOS App Development track, participants learn to develop an iOS app from scratch, culminating in a working prototype. The Augmented Reality track focuses on building a solid foundation in augmented reality fundamentals using Reality Composer. The AI + Creativity track encourages participants to explore how AI-assisted tools can enhance artistic and creative expression. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and teamwork, with opportunities to present projects at an end-of-summer showcase. Successful completion of the program may lead to eligibility for the Fall 2026 App Accelerator program, an intensive 12-week program focused on entrepreneurship and app publication.
A typical day involves a combination of in-person and remote learning, with a total commitment of 20 hours per week, including 8 to 12 hours of in-person time, focusing on developing skills in iOS app development, augmented reality, or AI-assisted creative coding.
This program is ideal for Chicago residents aged 16-24 with an interest and commitment to learning new tech skills, regardless of prior experience, who are eager to develop working prototypes and explore career pathways in technology.
Hybrid (in-person time commitment varies)
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