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Diversifying the STEM industry in Phoenix
Coding in Color brings computer science events to students across Phoenix, expanding into three new districts this semester.
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The future
The future
is programmed
by you.
We teach Phoenix-area students computer science and AI, free, no matter what school they go to.
AI STUDENT ACADEMY Now accepting applications for the Summer 2026 cohort.
550+
Students served in 2025
Our Mission
Closing
Phoenix's
Opportunity Gap
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STATUS: ACTIVE
PRIORITY: CRITICAL
PROBLEM
“Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not distributed equally across our communities.”
As the demand for computing professionals grows, our students need to be prepared to become active participants and competitors in the digital economy.
Coding in Color delivers educational resources for students who currently do not have access to computer science courses in their communities nor their schools.
2,500+
Hours taught
80%
Underserved
76%
No STEM at home
70%
First generation
Our
Programs
Real classes, in real Phoenix-area schools.
MOD_01
Workshops & Hackathons
Hands-on events where students build real things: games, full websites, art made with code.
See workshop dates MOD_02
Summer Camps
Week-long camps teaching a new topic each day: electricity and circuits, robotics and sensors, data science, and artificial intelligence.
Camp details MOD_03
Computer Science Courses
120+ hours of training across technologies, with certifications in Algorithms and Data Structures, Python, and AI Development.
Course breakdown MOD_04
AI Courses
40+ hours on AI fluency: the ethics of AI development, foundations of computer science, building AI models, and ethical implementation.
What students learn MOD_05
CSPD / AIPD for Educators
A 7-week cohort model training educators to teach computer science and AI, including how to use AI tools to spend more time with students.
Train our teachers MOD_06
CS Curriculum Consulting
Scope and sequence, unit plans and lesson plans built with your district, aligned to your vision and to Arizona CS state standards.
Work with our districtNot sure which one fits?
Tell us about your school or your student and we will point you at the right program.
Talk to usIn partnership with
- Phoenix College
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- Agua Fria High School District
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With gratitude
The donors who fund every one of these programs.
We are deeply grateful to our donors and partners for investing in our mission. Your support helps us provide students with access to computer science and AI education, mentorship, and opportunities that inspire the next generation of innovators. Thank you for making this work possible.
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Award
Microsoft TechSpark Fellow 2024-2025
A $50,000 grant, and the only organization chosen to represent the state of Arizona.
Award
Microsoft TechSpark Fellow 2023-2024
The first time TechSpark worked with Coding in Color in Arizona, funding a Community Engagement Fellow.
Grant
APS Foundation grant for Salt River Schools
Funding a computer science program with Salt River Schools Accelerated Learning Academy, running August 2024 through May 2025.
Grant
Verizon Foundation grant recipient
Expanding outreach to Title I schools with coding workshops, web development courses and hands-on tech education.
Grant
APS Foundation grant for the AI Academy
Supporting the AI Academy at Desert Edge, Maryvale and Salt River Schools.
Grant
Banner Health Community Reinvestment Grant
Expanding the Web Development Certification pilot built with Hope Academy to more schools across Phoenix.
Grant
SRP grant for AI4Teachers Cohort 2
Salt River Project funds a second AI4Teachers cohort, in partnership with the Roosevelt School District.
Program
AI4Teachers completes its first cohort
Participants more than doubled their knowledge of AI over twelve weeks.
Event
Day of Compute 2025 with Next Gen Women in Tech
The second annual Day of Compute brought 140+ students to Phoenix College for CSEdWeek.
Community
First pitch at the D-backs game
Recognition of the mission to expand access to computer science and AI education across Arizona.
Program
Summer Camp 2024 at UAT
A week of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, with guest speakers from across the tech industry.
Program
Summer Camp 2023 at UAT
A free overnight camp covering circuits, robotics, data science and AI.
Program
Summer camp with the Gila River Indian Community
Introducing students to geometry and Python programming with the Boys & Girls Club of the Gila River Indian Community.
Program
Web Development Certification with Hope Academy
A majority of students earned web development certifications.
11 people building this, together.
Founders, instructors and staff across the Valley: 4 in leadership, 7 teaching and running programs.
550+ students // 2,500+ hours // 2025
Every student in Arizona deserves this.
Your support puts computer science and AI education in front of students whose schools do not offer it.