Come innovate with us at our Summer Coding Leadership Academy (SCLA)

Fueling the brilliance of brown and black youth, our mission sparks dynamic collaboration to conquer challenges with innovation. Equipping them with cutting-edge tech tools and business prowess, we forge trailblazing leaders ready to ignite revolutionary change in their communities.

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Our 10-week summer coding leadership academy immerses youth in leadership skills and hands-on tech experiences.

June 15th - August 8th

Program Dates

Eligibility, unlocking potential beyond grades: Our program, free of charge, embraces every boy in South LA, recognizing that true worth goes beyond GPA.

8th - 10th

Grades

BOYS

Candidates

No GPA

Requirement

Free

Program Cost

Elevate your learning experience: Visit leading tech companies and top universities, ensuring an unparalleled educational journey.

WHAT IS SCLA?

10-Week Leadership Entrepreneur Adventure: Immerse yourself in a world of technology and leadership

For Young Men of Color: Tailored for inner-city students to rise as tech leaders

Learn and grow: Develop key skills in

- Leadership

- Computer Science

- Entrepreneurship

- Design

WHEN IS SCLA?

1. Orientation - USC Campus: Saturday, May 23rd, 10:00am – 1:00pm

2. Pre-SCLA - USC Campus:

- Saturday, May 30th

- Saturday, June 6th

- Saturday, June 13th

3. TXT Program - USC Campus: June 15th - August 8th

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LEARN

Learn cross-functional team leadership skills.

Youth embark on an exhilarating camp retreat where they dive into thrilling team-building challenges, fostering camaraderie that will produce effective communication to unify diverse talents toward common goals and igniting personal growth. As they conquer obstacles together, building relationships that empower and inspire.

INNOVATE

Innovate with tech.

In the dynamic product development stage, youths form powerhouse teams, each comprising a developer, product manager, designer, and project leader. Together, they channel their collective skills to ingeniously tackle community challenges through innovative tech solutions, leaving a lasting impact.

LEAD

Lead the industry.

The youth culminate into industry leaders as they passionately pitch their innovative products to investors. It's not just a presentation – it's a dynamic competition where they vie for top honors, including investment funds and coveted prizes, marking the pinnacle of their transformative journey.