Designed to provide industry-standard computer programming and web development training to local students, B1ue N0te attracted underrepresented and socioeconomically disadvantaged youth to learn highly desired technical skills. The goal of B1ueN0te is to give
“We are thrilled with the outcomes of our first-ever B1ue N0te youth tech training program, launched with generous support from InterDigital and in close collaboration with the
The B1ue N0te program was integrated into seven participating high schools and two summer training programs including:
Caesar Rodney High School (Kent County )Smyrna High School (Kent County )Conrad School of Science (New Castle County )Newark Charter School (New Castle County )William Penn High School (New Castle County )Indian River High School (Sussex County )Sussex Central High School (Sussex County )- Summer Training Program:
Delaware State University - Summer Training Program:
Caesar Rodney High School
“We are proud to see our vision for B1ue N0te come to life and give under-resourced students the opportunity to access technical knowledge and skills that give them an early start at a rewarding career after high school graduation,” said
Each school deployed the B1ue N0te program in different ways. Some used it as the primary curriculum for front end programming instruction while others integrated it into an IT hardware/software course or used specific modules with their ongoing computer science “pathways” courses.
While the gender and BIPOC makeup of each class differed based on the school or summer camp setting, overall, the class demographics demonstrated upwards of 33 percent female, 44 percent
The B1ue N0te summer training program introduces coding and programming to teens and encourages student enrollment for the following school year. In one of this year’s inaugural B1ue N0te summer programs, instructors trained 20 students in a condensed curriculum of 40 hours of instruction in JavaScript, HTML and CSS over four weeks. In a second program, students learned to program drones using Python over a 4-day course.
“It’s programs like B1ue N0te that give students skills training, mentorship and motivation to take their future into their own hands,” commented Wade Robinson, MBA, associate director,
About B1ue N0te
B1ue N0te coursework is centered around front-end computer programming using various fundamental languages, including JavaScript, HTML and CSS. This first of its kind co-teaching model and learning platform, taught by Zip Code Wilmington’s industry expert instructors alongside award-winning
About InterDigital®
InterDigital develops mobile and video technologies that are at the core of devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of the industry's most critical and complex technical challenges, inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks, better video delivery, and richer multimedia experiences years ahead of market deployment. InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of the world's leading technology companies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on NASDAQ. InterDigital is a registered trademark of
For more information, visit the InterDigital website: www.interdigital.com.
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