[CharterSchools] Operation Spark Offering High School Summer Coding Camp to Students in Grades 10-12

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April 20, 2021   Contact: Heather Harper (504) 289-0499 or hharper at h2nola.net
                   Operation Spark Offering High School Summer Coding Camp to Students in Grades 10-12
Limited tuition-free spots available to public and parochial school students!
Students will learn how to build websites, create video games; option for in-person or virtual summer camp
Operation Spark, a non-profit coding bootcamp that provides training in software development for adults and youth across Louisiana, is offering a High School Summer Coding Camp for students in Grades 10-12.  The camp will be offered June 1 through July 1, in-person (following social distancing guidelines) at Operation Spark’s new Bywater campus at 514 Franklin Avenue.  Students will also have the option to attend virtually from home.  ​​Applicants are encouraged to apply by May 14 to ensure a spot. Sign up  at: bit.ly/opsparkcodingcamp
During the program, students will learn tech literacy, problem-solving, creativity and professional collaboration, all keys to success in the 21st century workforce, while building a portfolio of website and video-game projects.
Two levels of courses will be offered. Students new to coding can enroll in the Fundamentals of HTML, CSS and Javascript, earning 1 Carnegie Credit and a Basic Industry Based Credential (IBC). There is no prerequisite for this course. Students who have completed Operation Spark’s Fundamentals course can enroll in Advanced Javascript, Functional Programming and Web Development, earning 1 Carnegie Credit plus an Advanced IBC. Both classes will be held Monday through Friday and are three hours long. Fundamentals classes are offered at either 9:00 am to 12:00 noon or 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Advanced classes will be held virtually only from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.There are a limited number of tuition-free spots available for public and parochial school students who attend Operation Spark partner schools; students who attend non-partner schools are eligible for tuition discounts. To attend virtually, students need a laptop, desktop, or Chromebook, a working mic and webcam, and a reliable internet connection.     Email ​mayukh at operationspark.org​ with questions. To sign up, students should go to: bit.ly/opsparkcodingcamp####Founded in 2014, Operation Spark opens a new door to prosperity by presenting the fastest route to a high-wage, high-demand career in software development. Operation Spark's mission is to provide access to literacy in software creation for adults and youth across Louisiana.  The learning model circumvents the high cost and lengthy time associated with higher education, getting people to the workforce much faster.  It’s workforce development 2.0.  For more information visit OperationSpark.org. 
              
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