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ATTN: ALUMNI!! Ready for another virtual challenge?! Read on for the details of our next virtual challenge, presented in partnership with Deloitte. Imagine a world where everyone, regardless of background or circumstances, can achieve the same level of health and well-being. This outcome is the goal of health equity – a principle that seeks to ensure that health is not determined by race, gender, ability status, or zip code. Deloitte, including the Deloitte's Health Equity Institute (DHEI) , is dedicated to creating transformative change, striving for a future where every individual has equal access to the resources and opportunities needed for a healthy life – and advancing health equity – making an impact that matters. With support from Deloitte and the Deloitte Foundation, Kode With Klossy created a coding challenge for you to use web development and machine learning technologies to develop innovative solutions focused on addressing health equity. This endeavor is more than just a challenge – it’s a mission to turn the dream of health equity into a powerful reality. Together, we can make a difference! Alumni will be asked to use web development and machine learning technologies to create a project focused on health equity. Fifteen (15) finalists will be selected to present their projects to an esteemed panel of Deloitte professionals. After judging, ten (10) winners will be selected. The winners of this challenge will each win a $5,000.00 scholarship funded by the Deloitte Foundation. This challenge is only open to Kode With Klossy alumni aged 16-24. Check out https://lnkd.in/eT7jSHWR and Circle for more information!

️ ⭐️ VIRTUAL CHALLENGE UPDATE!! ⭐️ After much deliberation, we are excited to announce the overall winners of our very first Virtual Challenge!! Drum roll please! 🥁🥁🥁 Congratulations to Diya M. and Kimberly M.!!! Using data provided by the BWDC and data retrieved from Yelp API, these alumni analyzed the relationships between Black business ownership and the broader Black population base at a city level. They presented their work to an esteemed panel of judges from Bloomberg and the Black Wealth Data Center, who ultimately selected them as the winners of the challenge. Diya and Kimberly demonstrated not only technical mastery and creative storytelling but were also recognized for their presentation and communications skills. We know they have bright futures in tech! Please give them a GIANT round of applause!

⭐️ VIRTUAL CHALLENGE UPDATE!! ⭐️ We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for our very first Virtual Challenge!! Congratulations to Akreti S, Diya M, Kimberly M, Sadhana G and Sara K for their amazing work on this challenge. IKYMI: For this challenge, the Black Wealth Data Center (BWDC), supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies' Greenwood Initiative, invited alumni to help them understand trends among Black businesses across the country. Using data provided by BWDC and data you retrieve from the Yelp API, alumni analyzed the relationships between Black business ownership and a specific city's broader Black population base. These alumni stretched their coding skills to complete their submissions - and now have an amazing project for their portfolio future interviews for internships and jobs!! They’ll also receive exclusive projects, and present their final submissions to a panel of professionals from Bloomberg and the BWDC on 6/3!! Stay tuned for updates, and join us in giving them a HUGE shout out!! 👏👏👏👏

📢 ATTENTION KODE WITH KLOSSY ALUMNI 📢We are excited to announce a new offering for KWK alumni only: Virtual Challenges 👩💻🎉 Virtual Challenges are a series of self-paced technical challenges that are available exclusively to KWK Alumni (aka, you!). These challenges will be hosted by us, and a number of our partners. Each challenge will use technical skills, provide opportunities to present, and may even have prizes involved. 👀 For our first challenge, the Black Wealth Data Center (BWDC), supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies' Greenwood Initiative, invites Kode With Klossy alumni to help them understand trends among Black businesses across the country. Using data provided by BWDC and data you retrieve from the Yelp API, you will analyze the relationships between Black business ownership and a specific city's broader Black population base. This is a data science challenge that will use Python, SQL, and Google Looker. Sign ups open April 15th! Head to Circle and check out the BRAND NEW Virtual Challenges Space and attend our Virtual Kick Off Event on April 17th!!

Meet Madeline Gupta, the visionary behind a groundbreaking VR project! 🌟 Teaming up with The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and Yale School of Medicine, she's capturing the essence of Mackinac Island in Michigan, filming culturally significant sites to create immersive virtual reality experiences for tribal youth. 🎮 She aims to alleviate historical trauma and enhance mental health by fostering a profound connection to homeland, regardless of physical location. 💭 It's all about exploring how technology can uplift Communities of Color! 💡 As a Yale undergraduate, Madeline's passion for community and cultural technologies shines through. "Kode with Klossy has been a very special part of my journey. I have spent either 5 summers participating or working, sometimes in person and sometimes virtual! One particularly important opportunity was being able to work at Apple in New York City through Kode with Klossy... Overall, Kode with Klossy has been huge for providing me with a community of girls and non-binary people like me, and showing me just what can be possible with a little bit of inspiration." In 5 years, Madeline envisions herself at the forefront of shaping how these technologies are built and utilized, challenging the narrative and redefining their potential impact. 🚀 Apply now to discover the magic of code!! #KodeWithKlossy

The final application deadline for summer 2024 camps will be March 31st @ 11:59 PM ET!! 🌟 There’s still plenty of time to submit your application and share the opportunity with members of your community. ✨ kodewithklossy.com/camp

Introducing Amira (she/they), embodying tech for change! 🌟 A four-time KWK scholar, Amira is no stranger to the impact of code. In their latest project with Malikah, they've been crafting programs to uplift and inspire young Arabs, fostering a sense of empowerment and connection. From adapting curriculum to bridging generational divides, their work is making waves in gender justice and community empowerment. 🌊 "Joining KWK, I did not care nor see myself in Computer Science. Coding was cool, but I never had the resources to try it... When I did [mobile] app dev, I got the hang of it which allowed me to merge the social justice and humanities side of my brain with the other half that is interested on the what, whys, and hows, of CS." Looking ahead, Amira envisions herself graduating with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, where she'll channel her passion into coding impactful apps and websites. The goal? To revolutionize tech, making it more sustainable and accessible while seamlessly connecting vulnerable communities to vital resources. 🚀💻 Join us in celebrating Amira's journey of empowerment and innovation! 🎉 Apply now to pursue your passions through code!! #KodeWithKlossy kodewithklossy.com/camp

We are STOKED to announce that applications for summer 2024 are officially open!!! As we head into our NINTH summer of community, creativity and, obviously CODE, we are beyond thrilled to welcome this year's scholars to our community. Our programs are open to young women and gender expansive youth, aged 13 to 18. What makes a good applicant?! Eligible applicants should be curious, community-minded, and creative individuals who are enthusiastic about exploring a better, brighter, more equitable world of technology. For more details on timing, eligibility, and other details, head to kodewithklossy.com/camp!!