Support the 2025 Annual Hack-A-Thon

by We Connect The Dots,Inc.
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Support the 2025 Annual Hack-A-Thon
Support the 2025 Annual Hack-A-Thon
Support the 2025 Annual Hack-A-Thon
Support the 2025 Annual Hack-A-Thon
Support the 2025 Annual Hack-A-Thon
Support the 2025 Annual Hack-A-Thon
Support the 2025 Annual Hack-A-Thon
Support the 2025 Annual Hack-A-Thon
Support the 2025 Annual Hack-A-Thon
Support the 2025 Annual Hack-A-Thon
Support the 2025 Annual Hack-A-Thon
Support the 2025 Annual Hack-A-Thon
Support the 2025 Annual Hack-A-Thon

Summary

The Hackathon offers underserved youth aged 13-18 a transformative journey to bring their ideas to life as real-world solutions that make a difference. This free program immerses students in coding, entrepreneurship, and teamwork, guiding them as they develop projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Led by dedicated instructors, participants gain hands-on experience in creating impactful solutions to pressing social challenges, with donations directly supporting their growth.

$75,000
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$69,973
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Challenge

Youth in underserved communities often lack access to technology and entrepreneurship education, leaving them at risk of falling behind in today's job market. The Hackathon addresses this gap by empowering over 100 youths aged 13-18 with hands-on experience in coding, teamwork, and problem-solving. This program builds essential skills and confidence, helping them break cycles of limited opportunity and preparing them to contribute to their communities in meaningful ways.

Solution

The Hackathon equips underserved youth with hands-on skills in coding, entrepreneurship, and teamwork. Guided by volunteer instructors, students develop real-world projects aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, learning to build websites and create business models that address community challenges. This experience empowers them with critical skills, confidence, and a commitment to social impact, preparing them to pursue brighter futures and drive positive change in their communities.

Long-Term Impact

The Hackathon will equip 100 underserved youth with essential coding and entrepreneurship skills, empowering them to create solutions for community challenges. This experience builds confidence, resilience, and teamwork skills, helping participants pursue higher education and careers in STEAM fields. By fostering long-term empowerment and workforce readiness, the project will uplift communities, breaking cycles of limited opportunity and enabling young innovators to drive positive social change.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

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Organization Information

We Connect The Dots,Inc.

Location: Albany, New York - USA
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Project Leader:
Shauna Oenning
Albany , New York United States
$5,027 raised of $75,000 goal
 
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$69,973 to go
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