Friday, September 3rd
CodeHouse Welcomes New Partners, Launches Fall Mentorship Program
as Scholars Graduate Summer Bridge Program
The non-profit celebrated the achievements of the CodeHouse Scholars Initiative’s inaugural
class during a networking event at Mercedes Benz Stadium
ATLANTA — CodeHouse, the 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on cultivating a strong pipeline between students of color and the technology industry, today announced a new group of groundbreaking partnerships to support the growth of its CodeHouse Scholars Initiative (CHSI) and the organization at large. Joining PayPal, CHSI’s founding partner, are Google, Twitter, Microsoft, and LiveRamp, which have made financial commitments and will put forth diverse employees to participate in CHSI’s 2021 Mentorship Program along with MLT, Jopwell, and Tallo.
“At CodeHouse, our partners are the glue that holds the pieces of our organization together, supporting our mission to get more students of color into the tech industry while ensuring that our Scholars have the tools they need to succeed,” said Tavis Thompson, CodeHouse’s co-founder and vice president. “Together with PayPal, Google, Twitter, Microsoft, and LiveRamp, we’ll be able to bolster CHSI, our future Tech Exposure Days, and so much more. These opportunities directly impact the careers and lives of dedicated students which will in turn help us build a more diverse and inclusive tech workforce.”
CodeHouse’s additional partnerships arrive following the culmination of CHSI’s Summer Bridge Program. During the four-week academy, CHSI’s class of 29 inaugural Scholars — each selected after completing a highly competitive application process — had the opportunity to advance their technical and leadership skills through accelerated academic courses and one-on-one mentorship. They also attended numerous workshops and fireside chats hosted by employees of prominent tech companies, startup founders, and app developers.
CHSI’s class of 29 inaugural Scholars were each selected through a highly competitive application process. They are attending HBCUs within the AUC this fall and major in tech-related fields.
To celebrate Scholars’ achievements as they embark upon their freshman years at Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College, CodeHouse hosted the Welcome to the A: CodeHouse Scholars Reception 2021 at Mercedes Benz Stadium on Sunday, August 29. During the event, Scholars had the opportunity to network with representatives from CHSI’s partners and watch the Atlanta Falcons take on the Cleveland Browns live.
During the Welcome to the A: CodeHouse Scholars Reception 2021, CodeHouse Scholars had the opportunity to network with representatives from CHSI’s partners and watch the Atlanta Falcons take on the Cleveland Browns live.
“We couldn’t be more proud of our exceptional class of CHSI Scholars as they head off to their respective universities this fall,” said Jaye Espy, CodeHouse’s Summer Program Manager. “Over the course of their application processes and participation in our Summer Bridge Program, they displayed outstanding commitment to both their professional and personal endeavors, making us confident that the future of the tech industry is bright. Their impressive achievements thus far are truly just the beginning.”
During CHSI’s four-week Summer Bridge Program, Scholars had the opportunity to advance their technical and leadership skills through accelerated academic courses and one-on-one mentorship. They also attended numerous workshops and fireside chats hosted by leadership of prominent tech companies, startup founders, and app developers.
To keep up with CHSI and CodeHouse’s latest announcements and news, visit www.thecodehouse.org or follow CodeHouse on Instagram @codehouseorg.
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About CodeHouse
CODEHOUSE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that focuses on cultivating a strong pipeline between students of color and industry-leading technology companies. At its core, CodeHouse aims to tackle the diversity gap in technology by providing exposure and resources to enhance students’ technical skills, promoting internship/full-time placement, and elevating the next generation of diverse leaders in technology.