Youth Development

Our Youth Department goes beyond just designing and implementing programs. We cultivate partnerships and ensure the sustainability of STEM education and exposure. We offer youth programs and create pathways for over 600 San Francisco students aged 13-24. These programs provide comprehensive, hands-on learning experiences in multidisciplinary STEM fields. Our youth initiatives are acclaimed at local, state, and national levels, highlighting our efforts' significant impact and success.

Empowering Black Youth (EBY)

The Code Tenderloin Empowering Black Youth (EBY) Program is a comprehensive initiative that offers an 18-week stipend-based internship, a 15-week fellowship, and a 12-week ambassadorship. The program runs annually, with internships from February to June, fellowships from October to February, and ambassadorships scheduled as needed. Each year, EBY accepts up to 15 new students who participate in an intensive learning experience, collaborating to develop public health campaign materials. These projects may include podcasting, web development, short films, research, or public health toolkits using various software platforms. EBY students are required to complete up to 40 hours of work per month, depending on their program tier. The 2023-2024 Spring cohort’s projects—completed by interns and fellows—will showcase the impact of EBY on community engagement. A link to these projects will be posted here soon.

  • 90% of college-age students entered the college since entering the EBY Program

  • 100% of grade placement students in the EBY program move to the next grade

  • Created a social infrastructure that allows Black youth to gain workforce development skills and resources to actively address multiple social determinants to change students' future projections. 

OFA Internship Program

Opportunities for All (OFA) Year-long Program has a comprehensive set of services for students, including summer internships in Web Development and AI Robotics. This initiative is designed to provide marginalized youth, ages 13-24, from all races and ethnicities, valuable workforce experience through an interdisciplinary curriculum and Work-Based Learning in San Francisco, CA.

Job Readiness:

Web Development: Over six weeks, student interns will enhance their technical skills by learning the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Through instruction and project-based learning, each participant will complete the program with a basic website they have built from scratch, showcasing their new front-end web development skills.

AI Robotics: The AI Robotics course offers an engaging introduction to robotics. Student interns will learn Python and simple block coding, using these skills to remotely control a robot in real time to accomplish tasks and complete projects. By the end of the program, interns will have a solid understanding of the science, history, classification, and evolution of robots.

  • Ages 13-24

  • Job Readiness/Web Development/AI/Robotics

  • TAY, LGBTQ+ and Underserved youth

  • Pathways to continuous training, case management, career placement, and higher education

“I think that the Code Tenderloin EBY Program is allowing the youth to become ambassadors because they are giving the youth a chance to do something productive and actively learn about the world around them and to help them become aware of certain topics. This program also allows youth to share their options and allow their voices to be heard.”
— EBY Ambassador TW, 16, Male, 2024

Tech Apprenticeship

The Tech Apprenticeship Program apprenticeships are designed to help you gain in-demand skills in the tech industry, learn directly from industry experts, and work on hands-on projects that will set you up for success. Whether you’re interested in Data Analysis, IT Help Desk, Application Development, Cybersecurity, or Digital Marketing, we have a pathway that’s perfect for you!

  • Be able to work within the United States.

  • Be between 18-24 years old.

  • Complete the application process with Code Tenderloin and OpenClassRoom.

  • Have some level of understanding in the chosen pathway. If you’re starting fresh, we offer additional support pathways to get you ready.

  • This is an amazing chance to advance your career and join a community that is dedicated to your growth and success. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to further your journey in the tech industry!

Need help with any program listed? Contact Us:

Malcolm Mobley - Malcolm@codetenderloin.org

Thai Cornelius - Thai@codetenderloin.org