iOS APP DEVELOPMENT
in partnership with JPMorgan Chase, Everyone Can Code Chicago, and Department of Family and Support Services
Learn how to develop an iOS app from scratch!
No experience needed.
By the end of the program, your team will have a working prototype and have an opportunity to present at the end of summer
Code + Create showcase event through a competitive process.
By the end of the program, your team will have a working prototype and have an opportunity to present at the end of summer
Code + Create showcase event through a competitive process.
Check out the videos of completed projects from the program.
(click images to view pitch presentations)
(click images to view pitch presentations)
 Living Locala neighborhood travel agent guide
developed by Araville Guevarra and Fay Lin |
 Neighstorythe intersection of neighborhood and history
developed by Yvette Diaz, Kelly Mei, and Matthew Poelsterl |
If you complete the program, you will be eligible to apply to the Fall 2023 App Accelerator program, an intensive 12 week program where you will be immersed in both entrepreneurial ship and coding to get products launched (app published to App Store, product website, pitch deck).
Program Length: 6 Weeks | Program Schedule: June 26 to August 4, 2023
Eligibility: 16 to 24
Program Length: 6 Weeks | Program Schedule: June 26 to August 4, 2023
Eligibility: 16 to 24
AUGMENTED REALITY
in partnership with JPMorgan Chase, Everyone Can Create Chicago, and Department of Family and Support Services
Stay ahead and learn how to create using augmented reality!
Creativity required.
This program is designed for participants to build a solid foundation in augmented reality fundamentals using Reality Composer, a powerful tool that allows students to create in 3D, transforming how students learn and connect with the world around them using Augmented Reality.
This program is designed for participants to build a solid foundation in augmented reality fundamentals using Reality Composer, a powerful tool that allows students to create in 3D, transforming how students learn and connect with the world around them using Augmented Reality.
Check out the videos of completed projects from the program.
(click images to view project videos)
(click images to view project videos)
Tarot Cardsby Jaidene Samiec
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Chicago's Futureby Emma McJessy
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Program Length: 6 Weeks | Program Schedule: June 26 to August 4, 2023
Eligibility: 16 to 24
Eligibility: 16 to 24
GAME DESIGN
in partnership with JPMorgan Chase, Everyone Can Code Chicago, and Department of Family and Support Services
Learn how to develop a game from scratch!
(click image to view the demonstration project)
Program Length: 6 Weeks | Program Schedule: June 26 to August 4, 2023
Eligibility: 16 to 24
Eligibility: 16 to 24
VIDEO STORYTELLING
in partnership with Everyone Can Create Chicago
Do you have a story you want to tell using video?
This documentary filmmaking intensive is designed to provide all essential skill sets for a job in film: pre-production, camera operation,
lighting, sound, and video editing. Participants receive extensive training while exploring the power of their personal narrative.
Working in small teams, participants will create an original short documentary.
lighting, sound, and video editing. Participants receive extensive training while exploring the power of their personal narrative.
Working in small teams, participants will create an original short documentary.
Check out final video projects from previous programs.
(click images to view the short film)
(click images to view the short film)
Perspective of Peacea short film by Kim Rosette
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Ariel...The Forest Princessa short film by Nyla Durr and Reginald Knowles
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Soul Providera short film by Tatiana Mays, Adora Midderhoff, Nariah Walker, and Jessica Sarmina
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Program Length: 6 Weeks | Program Schedule: June 26 to August 4, 2023
Eligibility: 16 to 24
Eligibility: 16 to 24
DATA SCIENCE
in partnership with the City of Chicago
Are you interested in data visualization? Machine learning?
"Data scientist is ranked third on LinkedIn’s 2020 “emerging jobs” report, based on its projected growth of 34% with most jobs in major tech cities like New York, San Francisco and Seattle."
Here are some real-life applications of data science: click here
This program is leverages the data science curriculum provided to graduate level students at Carnegie Mellon University. You will work on a data project to explore a simple question -- for example, what are the characteristics of a good baseball team, or what factors contribute to a hit song.
Here are some real-life applications of data science: click here
This program is leverages the data science curriculum provided to graduate level students at Carnegie Mellon University. You will work on a data project to explore a simple question -- for example, what are the characteristics of a good baseball team, or what factors contribute to a hit song.
Program Length: 6 Weeks | Program Schedule: June 26 to August 4, 2023
Eligibility: 16 to 24
Eligibility: 16 to 24
ONE SUMMER CHICAGO
in partnership with the City of Chicago
Connecting youth to a successful future with a summer job in Chicago!
One Summer Chicago is an initiative that provides youth with employment and enrichment opportunities during the summer months.
One Summer Chicago offers summer employment to youth between the ages of 14 and 24. Most programs are between 20 and 25 hours per week.
One Summer Chicago offers summer employment to youth between the ages of 14 and 24. Most programs are between 20 and 25 hours per week.
Program Length: 6 Weeks | Program Schedule: June 26 to August 4, 2023
Eligibility: 16 to 24
Eligibility: 16 to 24
CHICAGO YOUTH SERVICE CORPS
in partnership with the City of Chicago
Bringing Chicago youth together to serve their communities
Chicago Youth Service Corps is a year-round program that provides paid opportunities for youth ages 16-24 to engage in community service,
project-based learning, and leadership development. Chicago Youth Service Corps celebrates and welcomes diverse backgrounds
and encourages you to bring your experience, background, and traditions to your service.
project-based learning, and leadership development. Chicago Youth Service Corps celebrates and welcomes diverse backgrounds
and encourages you to bring your experience, background, and traditions to your service.
Program Length: Year-round | Program Schedule: January to December 2023
Eligibility: 16 to 24
Eligibility: 16 to 24