CodeHouse Launches New Initiative To Offer Scholarships, Mentorship To Students Interested In Tech

Ernest Holmes, a software engineer at Google and the president and co-founder of CodeHouse, Jaycee Holmes, Spelman College professor and the director of Curriculum and Instruction of CodeHouse and Tavis Thompson, join “Closer Look” to discuss the CodeHouse Scholars Initiative.

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A new local nonprofit that was established to expose students of color to the many career paths in the tech industry has launched a new initiative to reach first-year Atlanta University Center college students.

According to CodeHouse’s website, the organization recently partnered with PayPal to provide up to $20,000 in scholarships through the CodeHouse Scholars Initiative.

On Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” CodeHouse leaders told show host Rose Scott that in addition to scholarships, the new program will provide mentorship, professional development workshops and enrollment into a paid leadership summer academy.