WeCode KC Scratch game at https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1046989857

Our mission is to give youth the opportunity to learn technology concepts, and leadership skills; creating a pipeline of future-ready professionals through project-based learning and innovative programs.

We're an initiative that serves the urban core of Kansas City, exposing youth to various computer science concepts. Every child, no matter their zip code or their family’s financial status, should have the opportunity to learn to code.

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WeCode KC Careers, provides young adults ages 18-26 the opportunity to earn technical and cybersecurity certifications to enhance their career opportunities through real-world learning, preparing them for college, entrepreneurship or the workforce.

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Ages 7-17

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WeCode KC Futures provides scholars ages 7-17 with the opportunity to start coding and learn software programming skills through project-based learning, developing a passion for technology.

WeCode KC corporate sponsor

Your generous sponsorship will help us build strong tech pipeline. a Enhancing economic mobility will also benefit marginalized communities. Help us build a sustainable tech workforce for a better future.

WeCode KC Students learning robotics

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Hours of direct training

Invest in the future of tech
$500 per student

Coding Camp:

SPRING/SUMMER

$800 per student

COST TO SUPPORT ONE MONTH OF

WORKFORCE INCENTIVES

$1000 per student

LAPTOP TO SUPPORT ATTENDEE

ENROLLED AT WECODE

$2500 per student

SUMMER

INTERNSHIP STIPEND

$3500 per student

AFTER SCHOOL

PROGRAM

WeCode KC Success Stories

Josiah Hickman

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Ever since I was little I wanted to understand every aspect of the universe down to the minute, and a big part of my unvierse was the computers, videogames, and apps that composed my daily life...Read More

Kyaira Boughton

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I interned with WeCode KC for a year from 2021-2022, which was an incredibly transformative experience and provided me with the tools needed for my subsequent internships...Read More

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