Inspire the Next Generation: Tech education & career resources for your Meet and Code events

Are you a non-profit organization (NPO), teacher, educator, or workshop organizer looking for exciting resources to use for your Meet and Code event, in your classroom or for other educational activities?

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02.04.2024

At Meet and Code, not only do we offer microgrants for NPOs but also resources, knowledge sharing, and know-how.

This year, thanks to Amazon, our major donor partner for 2024, we're thrilled to offer free, multilingual computer science education and career exploration resources. This support is provided under the Amazon Future Engineer framework which aims to increase access to digital education for students from underserved and underrepresented communities. These resources are perfect for Meet and Code workshops and include topics such as:

Python learning platforms: free gamified resources to teach and learn programming Python. Available in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian and Spanish.
Coding for Climate Action: learning materials to teach students how to use computer science to protect against the consequences of climate change. Available in English and German.
Career Tours: interactive virtual tours that inspire students to pursue careers of the future by exploring Amazon’s technologies. Available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Dutch.
Class Chats: virtual career talks that inspire students and give career guidance. Available in English, German and French.
You can learn more about the Amazon Future Engineer resources and be inspired by our Inspiration Library.

Upcoming Webinars: Deep dives and inspiration
We're also offering a webinar series to equip you with ideas for your events, lessons, and digital skills activities. These webinars will cover: Coding for Climate Action, Python platforms (Turinglab and Citizen Code Python) and Career Tours & Class Chats. Keep an eye on our Capacity Building Page for more information and the upcoming webinars.

First Up: Coding for Climate Action with Digit<all> (April 25th, 4-5 PM GMT; 5-6PM CEST)
This webinar aims to ignite a movement toward integrating technology and environmental education. You'll walk away with key learnings and actionable insights on how to leverage coding to develop early warning systems, ultimately mitigating the impacts of natural disasters.

Developed by Amazon Future Engineer with Digit<all> and the Micro:bit Foundation, the Coding for Climate Action program fosters sustainability and environmental awareness by encouraging students (primary and secondary) to code early warning systems for natural hazards.

The webinar will explore the various resources available for your workshop or classroom. You'll learn how to leverage these resources to enable students (from Key Stages 2 and 3) to:

Explore natural hazards
Creatively design and develop solutions for monitoring potential hazards
Transmit messages to communities, facilitating informed action

Who Should Attend?
Non-profit organizations and educators across Europe who conduct classes or workshops in English. The Coding for Climate Action program itself is free and available in both English and German. If you are interested in the German version, please check out the info sessions in German here.

What to Expect:
The webinar will kick off with a brief introduction, followed by an in-depth exploration of the program materials. You'll have ample opportunity to ask questions during the dedicated Q&A session. Please note that the session will be held in English.

Meet the Speaker:
Peter Marshman, founder and CEO of Digit<all>, will be leading the discussion. Digit<all> is a charity developing the digital skills of underrepresented and underserved young people through the lens of Climate Action and Sustainability.

Ready, set, climate code
Join our upcoming webinar series starting with how Coding for Climate Action can empower your students to become active participants in tackling climate challenges. Sign up today and get ready to make a positive impact! Register here.

Keep Exploring
To learn more about using Amazon Future Engineer resources for Meet and Code, classrooms, or other activities, check out our upcoming webinars on the Capacity Building Page. The next webinars will cover topics like Python platforms and Career Tours.

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