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Continued From Page 19 unleash their creativity ,” said Dave Bernstein , managing director of AnythingIT ”
“ All Star Code is excited and grateful to collaborate with AnythingIT . This partnership will significantly bolster our capacity to empower young men of color with the skills , networks , and mindsets they need to succeed in the innovation economy and jumpstart careers in tech . Without committed partners like AnythingIT and their overwhelming generosity , our mission would not be possible ,” said All Star Code Executive Director Danny Rojas .
The mission of All Star Code is to close the tech entrepreneurship and racial wealth gaps by developing a pipeline of diverse talent . Featuring its flagship six-week Summer Intensive program , All Star Code introduces students to the technology industry through a culturally responsive computer science curriculum . This curriculum emphasizes entrepreneurial skills , industry networking , and fosters a growth mindset .
Founded in 1992 , AnythingIT is an e-Stewards , ISO14001 , & NAID AAA Certified global organization , employing experts in e-Waste , IT reuse , secure DoD data destruction , & IT asset management / logistics support . With more than 30 years of experience in proprietary product valuations , its project managers implement IT asset disposal best practices for global Fortune 1000 companies and enterprise US Government IT organizations .
Stewart said AnythingIT has been “ a phenomenal partner and very committed to helping us increase our capacity to achieve our mission and that ’ s the type of partner we love .”
ASC Executive Director Danny Rojas Poses with All Star Code Students and Instructors .
More than half of the All Star Code scholars over the age of 18 are first-generation college students . Stewart said his organization helps scholars with college placement through a collaboration with Upliftology , which gives seminars on how to graduate debt-free . All Star Code also focuses on getting internships for its students through corporate relationship .
During the pandemic the program operated entirely virtually . But now it is more of a hybrid with site visits to the offices of corporate
partners . One recent visit was at JP Morgan Chase offices in Jersey City , where the students got an opportunity to interact with executives and hear about their personal journeys . All Star Code has relationships with Spotify , Microsoft , Goldman Sachs , Carvana , Google and Netflix , to name a few .
“ You have to be a special student to want to sign-up for a six-week coding intensive program when you ’ re supposed to be away from school on summer vacation .” Stewart said .
2019 All Star Code Scholar Sebesteon Allen All Star Code Scholar Jon Freeman taking class instruction in-person during the 2018 summer cohort .
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