Software and technology are everywhere – in our computers,
in our pockets, in our cars, and used in banking, communications,
entertainment, transportation, and science.
But very few teens are learning how to actually create
technology – games, apps and programs. Even fewer schools in the MENA region and Egypt teach computer science.
However, computer science remains foundational for every
student, whether they want to pursue a career in software, or to be a more well-rounded citizen in the 21st century.
That’s why we’re proudto introduce to you our computer science youth advocacy program: Tech leaders.
The Tech Leaders project is a combined effort of Empower hub
and The Next Coders’ Society that aims to introduce adolescents aged from 16 to
22 around Egypt to technology and computer science through local advocacy and
leadership endeavors.
Participants will receive inclusive training from a coding
expert, social media influencers & specialists, content creators,
storytellers, marketers and campaigners, to engage with their target audience
and run a successful hour of code campaign.
- one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science
- Help get teens introduced to technology through completing an hour of code tutorial
- A computer science advocacy course that will prepare local leads to start an hour of code campaign
