Mark Cuban Foundation Collaborates with Skillsoft’s Codecademy to Expand AI Education
27 Agosto 2024 - 3:00PM
The Mark Cuban Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering
high school students through free bootcamps with an AI-centered
curriculum, is proud to announce a new collaboration with
Skillsoft’s Codecademy, a leading online learning platform for
technology skills. Together, the two organizations will provide
free Codecademy Pro subscriptions to high school students enrolled
with the Mark Cuban Foundation who will complete their in-person AI
bootcamps in November 2024.
This relationship further expands access to coding and AI
education for underserved high school students. By offering free
Codecademy Pro subscriptions, the Mark Cuban Foundation and
Codecademy are supplying the educational tools and resources needed
to develop essential technology, AI, and coding skills for the
future.
“This collaboration with Codecademy reflects our
shared commitment to education for students who are
underrepresented in technology careers,” said Mark Cuban. “Once
students receive foundational knowledge in AI through our
bootcamps, they can continue to build on that with free access to
Codecademy courses that are used in many in-demand career
paths. Our relationship will create a pipeline ready for
future innovations because preparing young minds today is an
investment in tomorrow's leaders.”
"As the technology industry continues its rapid evolution, it is
crucial to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge
they need to succeed. Our partnership with the Mark Cuban
Foundation is a significant step in democratizing access to
high-quality AI and coding education,” said Apratim Purakayastha,
GM of Talent Development Solutions, Skillsoft. “Together, we are
encouraging and empowering young adults to pursue careers in
technology and contribute to a highly skilled and innovative
workforce.”
The free Codecademy Pro subscriptions will provide students
access to in-depth, interactive learning experiences to develop AI,
prompt engineering, data science, coding, cloud, security, and
professional skills, among others. Codecademy Pro offers more than
600 courses, skill paths, and guided career paths, along with tools
such as personalized practice and projects to build real-world
experience.
Codecademy’s interactive environment enables learners to run
code directly in their browsers and get instant feedback to better
assess and grow skills. Students can also access AI assistance,
earn certifications, and connect with a global community of
learners.
For more information about the Mark Cuban Foundation and
Codecademy, please visit markcubanai.org and codecademy.com.
Media Contact: Bishop.wash@markcubanai.org
About Mark Cuban Foundation’s AI Bootcamp
InitiativeThe Mark Cuban Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private
non-profit led by entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban. The AI
Bootcamps Program at MCF seeks to inspire young people with
emerging technology so that they can create more equitable futures
for themselves and their communities. Over 3 consecutive Saturdays
underserved 9th -12th grade students learn what AI is and isn't,
where they already interact with AI in their own lives, the ethical
implications of AI systems, and much more. Learn more about the
no-cost AI Bootcamp program at markcubanai.org.
About Skillsoft and CodecademySkillsoft (NYSE:
SKIL) delivers transformative learning experiences that propel
organizations and people to grow together. The Company partners
with enterprise organizations and serves a global community of
learners to prepare today’s employees for tomorrow’s economy.
Codecademy®, from Skillsoft, provides an engaging, flexible, and
interactive way to learn in-demand technology skills, empowering
individuals and companies to thrive in a tech-driven world.
Codecademy’s extensive course offerings on artificial intelligence,
prompt engineering, data science, cybersecurity, web development,
and computer science are trusted by more than 60 million learners
in more than 100 countries.
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