Apple Teams Up with Boys & Girls Clubs
Tech for the Next Generation
In a move that could make the Apple logo look a bit more playful, the tech giant has joined forces with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to roll out app design and coding classes across ten U.S. regions. Think of it as taking iPhones to the next level—now it’s iCodes!
What’s in the Apple‑BGCA Package?
- 2,500 brand‑new Macs and iPads for hands‑on learning.
- Courses covering Swift programming—yes, that same language that powers Apple’s famed apps.
- Live tutorials and mentorship from Apple’s own tech whizzes.
- Access to Apple’s Computer Science Education Week platform for resources and tools.
Why The Partnership Matters
Apple’s Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, Lisa Jackson, says the goal is simple: bring cutting‑edge tech to thousands of young minds. “We’re not just about sleek gadgets,” she notes, “we’re about creating a new generation of coders who can shape the digital world.”
Bringing Swift to Your Local Community
With these resources in place, kids and teens will get to learn how to think like a developer. They’ll be building their own apps, solving real‑world problems, and—most importantly—learning how to code while having fun. Apple is basically saying, “Let the Apple revolution start in your neighborhood.”
Swift Gets a U.S. Road Trip!
Swift, the lightning-fast Apple language, is hopping across the country like a caffeinated kangaroo. The latest zones packed with coding zeal are the tech‑hotbeds of Silicon Valley, the charming Apple‑loving streets of North Carolina, the funky Austin music scene, and the peach‑selling metropolis of Atlanta.
Current Swift Stop‑overs
- Chicago – where the wind meets wit.
- New Jersey – even the boardwalks are now tapping courtesy of Swift.
- Atlantic City – the lights may be on the casino floor, but the code glow is just as bright.
Why Teens Should Get Their Tech Fix
Jim Clark, CEO of BGCA, is on a mission to turn tomorrow’s bright minds into problem‑solving wiz-kids. He says:
“We’re all about helping youth hit their stride. Instilling solid thinking skills now means they’ll ace the challenges of tomorrow—think code, think life, think about… whether you believe in aliens or pizza topping combinations.”
So grab your keyboard, pick a smoothie, and get ready to build apps that might one day let you control your pizza delivery or, at the very least, impress your classmates. The future is bright—and fast—thanks to Swift and a little help from BGCA.
