The Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship is a 12-month program that starts with paid, virtual summer tech-intensive training that is followed by monthly career & college access workshops and coaching. Fellows receive support securing internships, acceptances to work-based learning programs, and admission to college STEM programs. The Fellowship is free, and participants receive a stipend during summer instruction.
Fellows will use industry-standard technologies to learn how to create a brand, wireframing, basic HTML & CSS, introductory programming skills for languages like Javascript, and more. The Fellowship will support participants in securing summer internships and admissions to college STEM programs
The ideal candidate is:
Be a resident of New York State, Newark, NJ, Atlanta, GA, Los Angeles, CA, or Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area
Be a current high school sophomore, junior, senior, or actively enrolled in an HSE or credit recovery program.
Proficient oral and written English
Available for the duration of the program.
Commitment
Computer Skills
Work Approach
Time & Self-Management
Education Stipend
Tech assistance to complete coursework. (Based on Need)
Support pursuing internships, work-based learning, and college STEM program opportunities.
Our applications are currently closed for the 2024-2025 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)
Atlanta & Los Angeles:
June - July
Monday - Thursday 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM EST
Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST
New York, Newark, and Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area:
July - August
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)
Atlanta & Los Angeles:
July - June
New York, Newark, and Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area:
August - June
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.
2023-24 KKCF Alumni
Freshman at Mercer University
2023-24 KKCF Alumni
Freshman at Baruch CUNY
2023-24 KKCF Alumni
Freshman at Princeton University
2023-24 KKCF Alumni
Senior at Technical High School
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship:
Be a New York State, Newark, Atlanta, Los Angeles, or Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area 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 for the remainder of the academic year..
As a fellow, you may receive the following:
A laptop on an as-needed basis, to use for the duration of the program.
Educational stipend.
Support securing internships, acceptances to work-based learning programs, 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 professional presence on LinkedIn.
Networking and communications skills training.
Fellows will need a laptop and reliable internet access to participate successfully in program activities.
If you have questions about KKCF eligibility and the application process, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@theknowledgehouse.org
For more information about what it's like to be a KKCF fellow or TKH programs in general, contact our team at info@theknowledgehouse.org.
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