Code in the Schools

Code in the Schools empowers Baltimore City youth to thrive in the 21st century economy by expanding their access to computer science education. Through partnerships with school districts, community partners, and industry, Code in the Schools works to build pathways from schools to jobs and higher education for youth historically excluded from the technology sector.

Over the past decade, Code in the Schools has remained committed to diversifying the technology industry in Baltimore through eliminating barriers and inequities in computer science education. During this period, Code in the Schools has achieved the following milestones toward fulfilling its mission:

As Code in the Schools embarks on the next chapter under new leadership, the organization is excited about what accomplishments the next 10 years will bring. Support the next era of Code in the Schools by contributing to our campaign, #10Kfor10Years to bring computer science to educators and students across Maryland and beyond!

Every summer, Code in the Schools employs dozens of Baltimore youth to sharpen their tech skills through project work on teams with industry pros. Those more experienced intern with local tech companies. In 2022, over 100 young people participated in CodeWorks, run in partnership with Baltimore City’s Youthworks Summer Jobs program. Stahr had this to say about his experience as a Junior Developer on the Game Development team:

“It has been a really amazing journey....I really enjoyed myself and the experience. Even though some days I was pretty tired I still managed to complete my task for the day. It was really interesting being the one behind the scenes in making a game. I play games all the time but to be a part of a team where we created our own game was definitely a changer for me. I really loved the experience. I also had really good experiences with my manager [and] with my team--really smooth, hard workers who communicated when needed. Overall this has been a really good experience for me.”

By contributing to our year-end campaign, you can help us extend this and other programs to more youth. Year-round we empower Baltimore youth to thrive by expanding access to quality computer science education and building pathways from schools to jobs and higher education. And by focusing on those who have been historically excluded, we work to eliminate structural barriers and inequities in education and industry.

Code in the Schools empowers Baltimore City youth to thrive in the 21st century economy by expanding access to computer science education and building pathways from schools to jobs and higher education. By focusing on youth historically excluded in technology fields, we work to eliminate structural barriers and inequities in education and industry, and bring their badly needed creativity and insight to technology solutions.

 In early December we’ll move to a badly needed larger space in the old Odell’s nightclub on North Ave.  Born out of Odell’s legacy, luminaries like Blaqstarr, K-Swift, Mighty Mark, and Miss Tony went on to influence the world just as our students, growing up in the same area, are shaping the next generation of technology. At Code in the Schools, just like at Odell’s, we all belong.  Please consider supporting our work with a housewarming gift by donating today!