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Hi Friends!

As we wrap up another year and prepare to welcome in 2024, we want to say THANK YOU! Your support means the world to us, and we couldn’t have had such an amazing year without you. We’ve got so much to be excited about here at TECH CORPS, and we can’t wait to share it all with you! Wishing you a happy and safe holiday season!

Because of you, TECH CORPS served more than 7,000 students with high-quality computer science learning experiences in four states. We are overjoyed that we were also able to provide nearly 100 educators with cutting-edge professional development and computer science curriculum.

Join us as we work to educate, excite, and empower K-12 students and teachers in 2024 and beyond by becoming a friend of TECH CORPS Today! Please use our secure portal to make your tax-deductible gift.

CSEdWeek 2023

We celebrated #CSEdWeek2023 with our friends at Hyland. This year, 35 teachers in four states educated, excited, and empowered more than 5,000 students with TECH CORPS unplugged activities. The “unplugged” approach allows elementary and middle school students to delve into computer science concepts without needing a computer — making learning enjoyable and accessible to students of all backgrounds.

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Congratulations to our social media contest winners!

1. Heather Dunn – Licking Heights Local School District
2. Tina Kovach – Cleveland Metropolitan School District
3. Trisha Rhodes – New Philadelphia City Schools
4. Vicki Willitt – Licking Heights Local Schools

TECHCORPShack Winners at the Statehouse

We celebrated our 2023 hackathon winners at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and Ohio Statehouse on December 6th. Family, friends, and lawmakers gathered to celebrate #CSEdWeek and our future technology leaders.

The students heard words of encouragement from Steve Stivers, CEO, Ohio Chamber of Commerce; Mike Duffey, Senior Vice Chancellor, Ohio Department of Higher Education; and Damika Withers, Chief Economic Equity & Inclusion Officer for the Franklin County Board of Commissioners Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

All this was made possible through the generosity of our hackathon sponsors, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Nordson Corporation Foundation, and Sci-Tech. The Hackathon was powered by Swift and fueled by WillowTree Apps.

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2023 TECHCORPShack

The November 11th TECH CORPS Hackathon was a statewide competition held in Columbus, Dayton, and Elyria. Nearly 150 high school students from all over the state were part of the 12-hour event that culminated with the student’s presentation of their mobile apps.

The local community supported the event with nearly 70 volunteers serving as mentors, judges, and logistics volunteers. To see the winners and photos from the event, click the button below.

Unplugged Afterschool

Do you know an out-of-school time provider looking for resources to engage 3rd-8th grade students in computer science? Join us for a FREE session and leave with activities and resources for out-of-school time programs!

During this FREE, full-day session, participants will gain valuable strategies and resources for implementing “unplugged” technology activities with students. No devices are required, allowing students to explore key concepts and activities creatively.

Computing Career Corps

Attention 9th and 10th graders in Franklin County! We are excited to announce we are currently recruiting students for the 2024 Computing Career Corps. This program introduces students to exciting topics such as 3D printing, coding, robotics, and more while offering insight into technology career paths. The program will run from February to May, after school, one evening a week. Those who successfully complete the program will earn $400 or a new laptop, and priority placement in a 4-week PAID summer internship.