A local nonprofit, The Hidden Genius Project, hosted its 12th Annual Brothers Code event at Inglewood High School on Dec. 14, to expose youth and adults of color to technology career pathways, culminating National Computer Science Education Week.
This special catalyst event left over 80 students and adults excited as Brothers Code introduced and demystified ways they could build thriving careers in technology. From fun and immersive workshops on artificial intelligence, robotics, web development, and game design, this event successfully exposed youth and adults to tech-related job opportunities across several industries.
All workshops were youth-led. In addition, Brothers Code hosted special workshops to empower adult champions, educators, and parents with the tools to foster their students’ tech interests and passions.
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“It’s about getting young people excited and realizing there is technology in everything they do. We provide eye-opening opportunities for young people to explore how they can be the creators and users of technology,” said James Green, Genius alumni and youth educator for The Hidden Genius Project.
Brothers Code provided the opportunity to network with tech professionals and receive swag from companies and organizations such as Williams Sonoma, USC Games, The Community Schools, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and The Federal Reserve at The Hidden Genius Project’s signature youth expo.
Every year, Brothers Code continues to be an invaluable platform for introducing communities of color to life-changing, technology-focused career opportunities.
The Hidden Genius Project is currently accepting applications online for their award-winning mentorship program for Black male youth in high school at https://www.hiddengeniusproject.org/apply/
