After a nearly three-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, CodeON (Coding in Our Neighborhood), a Charleston-based outreach program that provides free after school coding labs for kids in underserved communities, will return this fall.
The weekly coding labs are held every Wednesday from 5 pm to 6 pm, starting on September 14th and concluding on October 19th. Each session is held at the St. Julian Devine Community Center (1 Cooper St, Charleston).
The team behind CodeON have transformed a classroom into a tech hub complete with computers, hi-speed internet, and sleek furniture provided by local tech companies. They welcome all students looking to learn more about computer science and the world of programming. All coding labs are free and open to the public.
Those looking to get involved can donate items from CodeON's Amazon Wishlist (linked here) or reach out to codeonvolunteers@gmail.com to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
You can learn more about CodeON here.
More about CodeON
Founded in 2016 by Charleston Women in Tech, CodeON seeks to provides students of all-ages the opportunity and resources to learn fundamental computer science and programing skills. Through free after school code labs, the organization aims to foster curiosity, make coding accessible, and show kids—especially those from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented communities—the ever-increasing career opportunities in tech. Led by volunteers from Charleston's top tech companies, the curriculum not only covers basic programming skills, but also provides personalized mentorships, relevant insights on career opportunities, and tech literacy skills. CodeON has logged over 500 students and 93,000 lines of code, with the hope to plant the seed for Charleston's future tech talent and promote economic mobility in underserved communities.
