[CharterSchools] Registering now! Non-profit Operation Spark Offering After-School Coding Classes for High School Students, In-person and Virtual

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Register now! Classes begin January 17Non-profit Operation Spark Offering After-School Coding Classes for High School Students in Grades 10-12, In-person and Virtual 
Tuition-free spots available to public and parochial school students
Students learn how to build mobile apps, websites, and video games
Operation Spark, a non-profit coding bootcamp that provides training in software development for adults and youth across Louisiana, is offering after-school high school coding classes in the Spring for students in Grades 10-12 and graduating seniors.  Virtual and in-person classes are being offered. The classes will run from January 17 - May 19. In-person classes will be held once a week from 4:30-8 p.m. and virtual classes meet twice weekly from 5-7 p.m.  Applicants are encouraged to apply soon to ensure a spot. To register, go to:  www.operationspark.org and click on “High School Application.”“We believe that every high school student should be exposed to the fundamental concepts and skills of software development,” said Operation Spark CEO, John Fraboni. “Through our courses, students will learn invaluable skills such as tech literacy, problem-solving, creativity and professional collaboration, while building a portfolio of websites, mobile apps, and video game projects and earning Industry Based Credentials (IBC).” 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. Two levels of courses will be offered. Students new to Operation Spark can enroll in the Level 1 Fundamentals of HTML, CSS and Javascript, earning 1 Carnegie Credit and a Basic IBC. There is no prerequisite for this course. As part of this course, students will create a personal website using HTML and CSS, and build a portfolio of animation and video game projects.Students who have completed Operation Spark’s Fundamentals course can enroll in the Level 2 Advanced Javascript, Functional Programming and Web Development, earning 1 Carnegie Credit plus a Level 2 IBC.  As part of this course,  students will deep dive into advanced programming concepts, jQuery, functional programming, and higher order functions as well as build their portfolio using libraries, basic data structures and classic video games.Completed courses are eligible for college credit at Tulane’s School of Professional Advancement and Delgado Community College. Students who complete the Advanced course are also eligible to enter Operation Spark’s industry-level training program upon high school graduation.To attend virtually, students need a laptop, desktop, or Chromebook, a working mic and webcam, and a reliable internet connection. Visit operationspark.org/programs/highschool for more information or ​email questions to highschool at operationspark.org . To sign up, students should go to:  operationspark.org and complete the High School application.
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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.  Our 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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