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.
*The inability to commit to the program schedule may result in dismissal.
Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
Priority is given to non-white, foreign-born, or first-generation Americans.
Successful candidates will be able to:
The ideal candidate is:
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.
2021-22 KKCF Alumni
Freshman at Tufts University
2021-22 KKCF Alumni
Freshman at Cornell University
2021-22 KKCF Alumni
Undergraduate at Stony Brook University
2021-22 KKCF Alumni
Freshman at UC San Diego
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship:
Be a New York State, Newark, Atlanta, Washington DC, 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.
