Junior Computer Academy
Details of the organization
Name *
Junior Computer Academy
Country *
International
Website (URL)
https://itstep.org/junior-computer-academy.htm
Type *
Business sector entities
Information about the project
Project title *
Junior Computer Academy
Title acronym
JCA
Description *
Junior Computer Academy is a social business that contributes to SDG #4 with a mission to provide STEAM education for 50,000 kids up to 2020. Project-based curriculum develops skills in programming, web development, design, robotics, engineering and 3D-modeling for children to be prepared for the future-economy challenges. Program is currently implemented in 11 countries (Azerbaijan, Belarus, Brazil, Bulgaria, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, USA) with a desire to enlarge further to Africa region. Since the start in 2012 14,000 kids have finished 3 or 5-years long courses, 16,500 - in progress.
Project website
https://itstep.org/junior-computer-academy.htm
Geographical coverage *
International implementation
Countries of implementation
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Bulgaria, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Russian Federation, United States of America
Status *
Ongoing
from 01/01/2012
to
01/01/2020
Partners
Local IT STEP ACADEMY training centers in 35
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
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Capacity building
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Project type *
Programme
