STEM and Coding Programs
STEM Coding Program
BDPA Chicago STEM program is open to any student interested in advancing their technology skills (novice to master).
Our program introduces minority and under-represented middle school / high school students to the field of Information Technology through training classes and seminars. In addition to technical training, participating students are able to acquire important business and life skills such as public speaking, creating presentations, goal setting, team building, and time management.
The program encourages students to learn and participate in the Information Technology field. This program has grown extensively over the years and is the umbrella for several educational programs dedicated to developing students in the field of Information Technology. These programs include:
•HSCC – High School Computer Competition (Students compete Nationally for scholarship dollars)
•YTC – Youth Technology Camp (Students participate in a technology enrichment program)
•ACE – Advanced Computer Education
•IT Showcase (Students present technology research to compete for scholarship dollars)
•MAC - Mobile Application Competition (Students compete for scholarship dollars)
HSCC students learn how to develop web applications using CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, Python, and MySQL.
Our students develop iOS or Android mobile applications using React Native.
Benefits of Our STEM and Coding Programs
Some of the benefits students can gain from participating in the Chicago BDPA STEAM Foundation and coding programs include:
✓ The acquisition of new or expanding existing technical skills
✓ Earning the right to demonstrate your skills on a national platform with students from across the nation
✓ Networking with Senior Executives from local and national companies
✓ The potential to earn college scholarships
