The Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship is a 12-month program that starts with paid, virtual summer training and is followed by monthly career & college access workshops and coaching. Graduates receive support with obtaining internships and gaining access to college STEM programs. The Fellowship is free, and participants are given a stipend during summer instruction.
Fellows will use industry-standard technologies to learn how to create a brand, understand selling, create a proper wireframe, learn basic HTML & CSS coding, and more. The Fellowship will support participants in securing summer internships and admissions to college STEM programs.
Applicants must meet the following qualifications:Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
Priority is given to non-white, foreign-born, or first-generation Americans.
Be a resident of New York State, Newark, NJ, Atlanta, GA, Los Angeles, CA, or Washington D.C./DMV area
Be 18 years of age or older by the start of the program
Make less than $60,000 a year or less than $55,000 in Atlanta and Washington D.C./DMV area
Possess basic computer literacy skills (typing, internet research, email, etc.)
Proficient oral and written English
Possess a high school diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency (HSE)
Authorized to work in the United States
Candidates must meet age, location, income, and educational eligibility requirements.
Commitment
Computer Skills
Work Approach
Resourcefulness
Motivation
Paid virtual summer training.
Tech assistance to complete coursework. (Based on Need)
Support towards summer internships and college STEM programs.
Our applications are currently closed for the 2023-2024 fellowship year.
If you are interested in joining next year, please fill out an interest form below.
Phase I: In-Class Instruction
(6 weeks, ~100 hours)
ATL/LA:
June 17 - July 25, 2024
Monday - Thursday 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM EST
Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST
NY/NJ/DC:
July 8 - August 16, 2024
Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 2:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
In-class instruction will consist of tech days dedicated to technical instruction and practice and career days dedicated to professional skill development.
Phase II: Workshops & Check-ins
(~2-4 hours a month)
ATL/LA:
July 26, 2024 - June 30, 2025
NY/NJ/DC:
August 17, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Location: Virtual
Monthly check-ins and workshops will be held to assist with college and career readiness and build upon tech skills learned in the class.
2023-24 KKCF Alumni
Freshman at Mercer University
2023-24 KKCF Alumni
Freshman at Baruch CUNY
2023-24 KKCF Alumni
Freshman at Princeton University
2023-24 KKCF Alumni
Senior at Technical High School
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship:
Be a New York State, Newark, Atlanta, or Los Angeles resident.
Possess basic computer literacy skills (typing, internet research, email, etc.).
Speak and understand (written and spoken) English.
Be a current high school sophomore, junior, senior, or actively enrolled in an HSE or credit recovery program.
Complete the entire recruitment process and pass all assessments:
Pre- Screening.
Pre-Assessment (must pass).
Interview.
It’s free. No cost to you!
Yes, please bring one document from each category to the interview:
Proof of Residency:
State I.D.
U.S. Passport.
Two pieces of mail.
Proof of academic record:
Report Card.
HS/HSE Transcript.
No. The Fellowship aims to serve youth from diverse backgrounds with little or no technical experience.
The fellowship is a year-long program with six weeks of technical and career instruction in the summer, followed by monthly workshops and check-ins (10 workshops for the year).
As a fellow, you may receive the following:
A laptop and Wi-Fi on an as-needed basis, to use for the duration of the program.
Incentive stipends.
Assistance with securing summer internships and admission to college STEM programs.
As a Fellow you will receive the following:
Interview preparation.
College preparation and application support.
Resume and cover letter assistance.
Best practices for establishing a LinkedIn professional presence.
Networking and communications skills training.
Fellows will need a laptop and Wi-Fi access to participate successfully in coursework at home.
For more information on becoming a fellow, or bringing our programs to you, contact us at info@theknowledgehouse.org.
If interested in more information on recruitment, contact us at recruitment@theknowledgehouse.org.
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