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Self-Directed Programming Education

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Recurse Center Retreat is in NYC and is Three Months Long

— April 1, 2019 — Social Good
Programming education is becoming incredibly important as humans become increasingly dependent on digital environments. Many web developer jobs are becoming readily available and in a bid to make the education more accessible and affordable, retreats like Recurse Center are launched. The initative is a self-directed course that boasts "no teachers, no curriculum, no grades, and no certificates." It is three-month long and it is free to attend.

What sets this programming education retreat apart is its dedication to making coding accessible to minority groups. Over 50% of Recurse Center's most recent round of students identify as women, trans or non-binary. In addition, the organization offers its needs-based grants to individuals who also fall in categories of genderqueer, black, Latinx, Native American or Pacific Islander.
Trend Themes
1. Programming Education Retreats - Retreats like Recurse Center are disrupting traditional programming education by offering self-directed courses with no teachers, curriculum, grades, or certificates.
2. Accessibility in Programming Education - The focus on making coding accessible to minority groups, as seen in programs like Recurse Center, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the field of programming education.
3. Diversity and Inclusion in Tech - The commitment of initiatives like Recurse Center to attract and support underrepresented groups, such as women, trans, non-binary, genderqueer, black, Latinx, Native American, and Pacific Islander, creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
Industry Implications
1. Education - The rise of self-directed programming education retreats like Recurse Center presents opportunities for disruption in the traditional education industry.
2. Technology - The emphasis on accessibility and diversity in programming education, as exemplified by initiatives like Recurse Center, can drive disruptive innovation in the technology industry.
3. Diversity and Inclusion - Initiatives like Recurse Center that prioritize diversity and inclusion in the tech field offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in promoting equal representation and fostering inclusive workplaces.
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