Real Results – Codecraft Works

We had an amazing 2019. Here’s what’s next. 👇

2019 was a huge year for Codecraft Works. We announced our new learning platform, developed and launched exciting new programs, and continued to find new ways to bring computer science education to new heights. As we start the new year, we wanted to give a quick recap of all the wonderful things that happened in the Codecraft Works community in 2019, and share with you our vision for 2020 and beyond. 👓 Summer was especially busy at Codecraft Works. We ran 20 camps, hosted 300 brilliant campers, and logged over 270 hours of code. From creating websites to building video game controllers […]

Looking to get into Machine Learning? Meet AWS DeepRacer!

This weekend, we’re hosting an AWS DeepRacer Workshop (for free!) at our Melbourne HQ. But before then, we figured we’d clue you in on just what DeepRacer is in the first place, and why we think it’s so cool. So, what is it? DeepRacer was created by Amazon Web Services, a division of Amazon that offers cloud computing and application programming interfaces (APIs) for individual developers, companies, and everyone in between. It’s a 1/18th scale autonomous race car, with a built in HD camera, an Intel Atom processor, and WiFi connection. Basically, it’s a mini monster truck with a high-tech […]

Thinking of a career in tech? Look to cybersecurity, first.

While Halloween is right around the corner, it’s not the only thing happening in October that we’re excited about. October is also Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a month long collaborative effort between industry leaders and the U.S. government designed to bring attention to online safety and security. It aims to not only help Americans understand how to stay safe while online, but also draw attention to the cybersecurity field as a whole. As big-name companies like Target and Capital One make headlines for suffering the effects of widespread security breaches, it’s no surprise why the cybersecurity field is growing 32% per […]

FieldCore and Codecraft Works Partner To Create Innovative New STEM Summer Camp

FIELDCORE AND CODECRAFT WORKS PARTNER TO CREATE INNOVATIVE NEW STEM SUMMER CAMP NORTH AMERICA REGION Editors Note: This story first appeared on the FieldCore website. Head on over to their site if you’d like to read it there or to learn more about FiedCore. Get their latest updates, industry news, and job openings by connecting with them on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. For many kids, summer time means freedom from studying, homework, and learning in general. This past summer though, 100 children aged 9-17, spent one week of their summer learning and participating in online classroom activities with FieldCore’s first-ever […]

We’ve got some news. Say hello to codecraft.live 👋

We’ve got some news. Say hello to codecraft.live 👋 This summer has been a pretty big one for us here at Codecraft. We ran 20 summer camps, worked with over 285 students, and continued to bring robust computer science education to students in Melbourne and beyond. But that’s not all we’ve been working on. We’re excited to announce our brand new, online platform Codecraft Live, and give some insight into how we built it and why. We’ve all heard the statistics. Parents see the value a computer science education can have for their kids, but in a lot of cases, […]

Fibonacci Program Gives Teens with Learning Disabilities an Advantage

What’s the Fibonacci Program? An eight-week program held by Codecraft Works for high school students from the Brevard Achievement Center (BAC), in partnership with Vocational Rehabilitation, has yielded an opportunity for teenagers with learning disabilities a chance to be successful in the field of IT upon graduation. During this time, the students learned the basics of HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript, along with becoming Google Analytics certified. The idea for the program came about from Chris Price, employment services coordinator for BAC, who had approached the achievement center’s CEO Amar Patel, according to Mrs. Goff. “They were able to put this […]

Case Study: Nakeya

Case Study: Nakeya Codecraft Works became a Brevard Public Schools partner in 2014. Though this partnership is young, we’ve been lucky enough to work alongside a variety of talented teachers, interns, and employees. Their hard work and dedication mean the world to us, so we are starting a case study series. In this series, we will talk to community members past and present, and highlight how their work with Codecraft has positively affected their lives. We are so happy to know that our work matters. Thank you, for joining this community and supporting us each step of the way. … […]

2019 Internship Lunch

2019 Internship Lunch With Collins Aerospace On Friday, February 15th, Codecraft Works — along with a few employees of Collins Aerospace — organized a lunch for Codecraft’s soon-to-be-graduating student interns. Here, our interns were free to ask questions of and receive advice from our special guests about what they can expect in the future of their professional and academic careers. The conversation was lively, and there was a lot of laughter shared between the mentors and our interns. Topics of conversation included school choice, how to choose a degree, and what to do while in college in order to stand out in the job […]

Case Study: Fiona McCrae

Codecraft Works became a Brevard Public Schools partner in 2014. Though this partnership is young, we’ve been lucky enough to work alongside a variety of talented teachers, interns, and employees. Their hard work and dedication mean the world to us, so we are starting a case study series. In this series, we will talk to community members past and present, and highlight how their work with Codecraft has positively affected their lives. We are so happy to know that our work matters. Thank you, for joining this community and supporting us each step of the way. Fiona McCrae Fiona McCrae […]

Case Study: A Conversation with Cameron Burrows