In today's digital age, and especially considering high rates of graduate underemployment, acquiring new skills is paramount when adapting -- which is where coding education comes in. This is not only relevant for young people, and even children, looking to get ahead. Learning how to code is also a great skill for professionals and disadvantaged people alike looking to enhance their careers and opportunities.
Coding education can take the form of toys for kids or even STEM-focused classes (science, technology, engineering and math). This includes modular Arduino electronics, educational robot toys and gaming puzzle toys. Peer-to-peer coding workshops, girls coding camps and kid coding classes are also options if you want your children to learn relevant skills.
Coding workshops are also being made increasingly to members of the population who might not have had the same level of opportunity. This extends to refugee coding classes, inner city coding workshops and the Telegraph Academy for black and latino people.
20 Coding Education Initiatives
From Child Computer Kits to Visible Minority Coding Bootcamps:
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All-Ages Coding Systems
Root Robotics is Making Coding Accessible to All Ages
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Child Computer Kits
The Kano Coding Kit Teaches Children STEM Skills in a Playful Manner
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Kid-Friendly Coding Tools
The Pixel Kit is a Colorful Computer of Lights
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Kid Coding Classes
Code.org's Studio Code Curriculum Teaches Computer Programming for Kids
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Modular Arduino Electronics
Microduino Uses Electronic Modules to Help Kids Develop STEM Skills
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Code-Teaching Computer Puzzles
The 'Turing Tumble' Mechanical Puzzle Teaches the Basics of Coding
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AR Coding Robots
Pai Technology's 'PaiGO' is a Bot That Teaches Programming for Children
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Refugee Coding Classes
This Tech School for Refugees Helps Migrants Find New Jobs
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Coding Subscription Sets
The 'Kode With Klossy' Box Supports Female Programmer Initiatives
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Project-Based Coding Programs
'code bigly' Lets Users Learn Computer Programming from Experts
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Educational Robot Toys
Codie Takes a Simple Gaming Approach to Teaching Coding to Children
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Maternal Coding Communities
This Online Community for Moms Focuses on Learning How to Code
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Programmable Educational Balls
The Hackaball Teaches Children How to Code
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Peer-to-Peer Coding Workshops
This Organization Gives Kids an Opportunity to Teach Other Kids
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Code-Teaching Kids' Books
This Coding Book Uses Rhymes and Color to Teach HTML Concepts to Kids
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Educational Hacker Tookits
Piper Teaches Kids Hardware Development Using Video Game Minecraft
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Compulsory School Coding Classes
Coding Being Added to Curricula at All Levels of Education
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Teen Geofilter Design Contests
Google and Snapchat Have Partnered in the #MyFutureMe Contest
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Model-Funded Tech Scholarships
Kode with Karlie is a New Tech Scholarship for Girls
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Educational Coding Apps
Lrn Teaches You to Code on Your Smartphone With Interactive Mini Quizzes
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Space Experiment Kits
The Ardusat Space Kit Enables Students to do Science Experiments in Space
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Refugee Coding Classes
These German Entrepreneurs Launched a Refugee School for Computer Science
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Educational Coding Livestreams
Livecoding.tv Lets You Watch Educational Coding Video Content
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Ethical Coding Stories
Detective Dot are STEM-Based Books for Socially Conscious Young People
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Comprehensive Coding Courses
This Coding Bundle from Boing Boing Teaches Java, HTML and More
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Girls Coding Camps
TechGirlz Runs a Tech-Themed Entrepreneurial Summer Camp for Girls
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Autistic Adult Coding Classes
'Coding Autism' Teaches Programming to Adults with Autism
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Developer Training Fellowships
The Global Talent Acceleration Program Pays You to Learn to Code
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Coal Miner Coding Classes
'Bit Source' Employs Former Coal Miners and Teaches Them to Code
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Hand-Controlled Coding Kits
Kano's Motion Sensor Kit Creates Gesture-Based Games and More
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Gaming Puzzle Toys
Learning Game System Puzzlets Gives Kids Coding and Game Development Skills
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Visible Minority Coding Bootcamps
The Telegraph Academy Focuses on Black and Latin Peoples
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Inner City Coding Workshops
Code Now Offers Tech Training for Minority Groups in the United States
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Family-Friendly Coding Workshops
This Startup Helps Families Learn About New Technology
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Empowering AI Image Generators
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AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
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Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
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Mindful Children's Books
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Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
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Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Personalized Learning Desks
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Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Interactive Play Experiences
LEGO's Superpower Academy Connects Families with the Power of Play
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
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Cybersecurity Education Platforms
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AI-Powered Course Creators
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Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
Millennial Home Repair Workshops
Lowe's Home Repair Workshops Teach Basic Maintenance Skills
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
AI-Enabled Workplace Practices
IBM's New Center for Excellence Focuses on Harnessing AI
Modular Robotics Kits
ioCube Fuses the Simplicity of Building Blocks with Advanced Circuitry
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
3D-Printing Prototyping Courses
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Unplugged Coding Robots
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Programmable QR Code Tags
Openscreen's Cloud Tags Help Users Digitize Their Lives
AI-Powered Course Creation
EverLearns Uses AI to Create Any Course in 5 Minutes
Screen-Free Pre-School Speakers
The Learn with Peppa Tonie Supports Pre-Readers with Audio Content
Trading Card Collector Camps
eBay's Collectors Camp Provides Insights, Tools & Strategy
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
Personalized Language Education Apps
TalkPal Uses a Personable Approach to Language Learning
Comprehensive 3D Printing Resources
'Udemy' Offers Engaging Online Courses on 3D Printing
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Generative AI Accelerator Programs
Amazon's 10-Week Program Will Support Upcoming AI Startups
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Personalized Video Course Generators
Studia AI Creates Tailored Courses With a Single Prompt
AI-Powered Content Creation Tool
Kajabi Teams Up with Adobe Express to Introduce Creator Studio
Quick-Learning Coding Lessons
Codeo Describes Itself as the "Duolingo" for Coders
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Inclusive Children's Education Apps
Smart Tales is Certified by IBCCES as an Autism Resource
Quantum Computing Toolkits
The World Economic Forum and Deloitte Debut a Quantum Readiness Toolkit
Sneakerhead Mentoring Programs
eBay's Sneaker Academy Turns Sneakerheads Into Entrepreneurs
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Braille Building Blocks
LEGO's Play with Braille Bricks Teach Kids with Visual Impairments to Read
Digital Literacy Programs
Two Parkland Students Launch CLEO to Empower Seniors with Technology
Child-Friendly Knife Sets
Little Kitchen Academy's Progressive Knife Set Instils Confidence
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Child-Friendly Adaptive Storytelling
Zora Learning Teaches Kids to Read in More Engaging Ways
Immersive Fighting Math Games
Karate Math Dojo Combines Fighting with Learning
Career-Supporting Neurodiversity Initiatives
Deloitte is Committed to Helping All People Thrive
Student-Minded Education Headsets
The Logitech Zone Learn Headset is Designed for K-12 Students
Speech-Focused Language Tutors
Reggie Analyzes Speech and Accent to Make Tailored Suggestions
Small AI Coding Models
Microsoft Unveils the Phi-3 Mini Model for Coding and Reasoning
Inclusive Gaming Initiatives
RNIB and Twitch are Creating Change for Gamers with Sight Loss
STEM Education Robotic Arms
The Ozobot 'ORA' Robotic Arm Works with Python and Blockly
AI-Professor Coding Courses
Harvard University Unveils the New CS50 Course Run by AI
Neurodiversity-Focused DEI Initiatives
IBM's Neurodiversity Program Fosters Equal Opportunities
Kid-Friendly Aviation Programs
easyJet's Summer Flight School Challenges Gender Stereotypes
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Educational Charity Campaigns
'Learning Palooza' Empowers Communities through Education, Action
Educational Esports BTEC Programs
Minerva's Virtual Academy Launches an Esports BTEC Qualification
Vocational Education Advocacy Campaigns
Kagiso Trust and Sasol Foundation Launch a New Initiative
AI-Powered Educational Suites
Canva Debuts the 'Classroom Magic' Tool for Busy Educators
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Typing Skill Enhancer
TypeTest Increases One's Typing Accuracy and Speed for All Levels
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Open-Source AI Tutors
Evelyn Provides Educators with Versatile Tools to Engage Students
Gen Z-Targeted Credit-Building Tools
Austin Capital Bank Launches the Freekck Credit Builder
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Education-Enhancing Chatbot Services
The 'Stretch' Chatbot Offers Resources For K-12 Educators
AI Testing Tutors
Everlyn AI Offers 24/7 Tutors to Teach, test, and Help Students
AI ABC Games
ABC Finder Uses AI to Teach Children Foundational Knowledge
Technology Connection Art Exhibitions
Design Agency Here Unveils the Code/Craft/Chaos Exhibition
Black Gaming Hairstyles
Code my Crown Brings Better Representation to Video Games
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Streamlined AI Educational Tools
Educator AI Helps Both Teachers and Students Excel
Inclusive Gaming Initiatives
FIFAe Kicks Off New Female Esports Inclusivity Programme
Financial Literacy Platforms
Secret U Supports Gen Z Women with Free Tools for Financial Success
Child-Friendly AI Tutors
GPTKids is a Homework Helper That Supports Kids and Their Parents
Student Support AI Tools
Student AI Helps Students Study Smarter
In-App Educational Video Courses
Spotify Rolls Out Educational Videos in the UK Market
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Color Coding Daily Games
Hexcodle is a New Online Color-Centric Game Similar to Wordle
AI-Specific Education Courses
Udacity Launches a New Artificial Intelligence Nanodegree Program
Immersive AI Skill-Building
Propeller Uses AI to Offer Real-World Scenarios to Practice Skills
Omni-Education Learning Apps
The 'Bytesized' App Offers Quick Educational Lessons Anytime
Diverse Streamer Programs
StreamElements Renewed its Creator Diversity Program for Another Year
AI Boomer Mentor Programs
Eldera is Connecting Baby Boomers with Kids Who Need Mentors
Incarcerated Employment Programs
Next Chapter Aims to Create a More Equitable Workplace
Collegiate-Level AI Coaching
Omnic.ai Partners with the UK-Based Esports Youth Club
Daily Coding Challenges
Avocado Growth's Coding Challenge Will Increase Your Skillset
Skill-Building AI Challenges
The 100daysofAI Challenge Offers Mini Lessons Daily
Professional Community Platforms
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All-Terrain Versatile Boots
CODDI is Revolutionizing Adventure Footwear with Its New Offerings
University-Backed Esports Programs
Intel and National Student Esports Debut the FutureGen Campaign
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Real-Time Reading Practice Tools
Google's Practice Badge Helps Kids with Pronunciation
Educator Resource Sharing Platforms
Elemedu Offers a Community For Elementary Teachers
Complementary Financial Literacy Courses
Walmart & Khan Academy Offer Free, World-Class Education
Malta-Based Esports Bootcamps
Eden Esports Launches a Bootcamp at Two Hotels in Malta
South Asian Esports Camps
Team Flash Unveils a New League of Legends Camp in Ho Chi Minh City
Science-Based Gaming Platforms
Skillprint Launched a New First-of-Its-Kind Gaming Pairing Platform
Refurbished Tech Initiatives
An Orland Town's Recycling Program Repurposes Refurbished Electronics
AI Grading Assistants
Seneca Aids Teachers in Their Grading Process
AI-Powered Safety Training
UpSkill Teaches Children Safety with Scenario Based Training and AI
Chat-Based Language Learning
With FlipChat, You Can Learn a Language While Chatting with Friends
Student-Focused Esports Deals
Generation Esports Partners with Nintendo for Middle School Esports
Tech-Based Educational Devices
Meta Launches a New Education Device for Teachers
Immersive Language-Learning Tools
PrettyPolly Immerses Speakers in Language on Day One
Diversity-Promoting Digital Courses
The North Face Introduces the Allyship in the Outdoors Course
Online Collaborative Tools
Professionals Can Share and Assign Tasks with Beep! 2.0
Practical Practice Coding Projects
SkillReactor Helps Coders Hone Their Abilities
Empowering Educational Initiatives
Sight School Empowers Individuals with Visual Impairments
AI Interview Simulators
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Veteran Employment Courses
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Collaborative Developer Hubs
DevBuddies is an Online Hub for Developers to Work on Projects
Diverse Leadership Inanities
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Educational Esports Endeavors
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Interactive Online Learning Platforms
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