Partnership aimed at providing students with a
new suite of career-ready CS and CIS courses and establishing new
internship pathways
Georgia State University (GSU) and CodePath announced today a
partnership that will the launch of the CodePath E3 Program. This
new program, which will be run by GSU and CodePath, provides
students with high-quality, tech industry co-developed and vetted
courses, student course and program support services, access to a
network of professional engineers, and a career center offering 1:1
coaching and mentorships.
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CodePath, the organization dedicated to reprogramming higher
education to create the most diverse generation of technologists,
works with colleges and universities around the country to provide
both computer science (CS) and computer information systems (CIS)
educational courses and career development and placement
opportunities. Since its founding in 2017, more than 20,000
students have been admitted into CodePath programs, 64% of whom
identify as low-income or coming from underrepresented
communities.
This partnership represents an expanded commitment to the
Atlanta region, as CodePath first expanded to Georgia State
University in 2021. To date, CodePath has served nearly 500 CS
majors at GSU.
“As a tremendous tech hub, the City of Atlanta knows that
investing in local pathways to tech careers is essential to
building a resilient and prosperous community,” said City of
Atlanta Senior Technology Advisor, Donnie Beamer. “We are proud
to support CodePath and Georgia State University working together
to create an inclusive and diverse tech ecosystem in Atlanta with
this new program that is being made available to thousands of
students. CodePath's work aligns with our focus on equity, and we
are excited to support their efforts to provide high-quality
technical training to students from underrepresented
backgrounds.”
Nationally, CodePath alumni see an 80% increase in successful
job or internship placement and leave school with a $92,000 average
salary, which is nearly double that for non-computer science
graduates.
The partnership is currently being offered to the more than
3,000 computer science students at GSU and the 1,000 computer
science students at Georgia State’s Perimeter College. The E3
Program is supported by grants from the United States Economic
Development Administration, the Kapor Foundation and Project UP,
Comcast’s $1 billion initiative to connect people to the Internet
and provide the digital skills training needed to advance economic
mobility.
“Comcast is excited to provide financial support to CodePath and
GSU to help launch this critically important program that will
create new opportunities for students in Atlanta and beyond,” said
Dalila Wilson-Scott, EVP & Chief Diversity Officer of
Comcast Corporation and President of Comcast NBCUniversal
Foundation. “Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, so we
know it is imperative that our educational and career preparation
programs have the resources needed to stay up to date. We look
forward to seeing Atlanta play a major role in developing the next
generation of technologists and engineers.”
“This new program — which further supports our Beyond College to
Career and Student Success 2.0 strategic plan pillars — will help
us prepare all students, including more women and diverse students,
for rewarding careers in tech,” said Georgia State President M.
Brian Blake. “As a computer scientist and a person of color,
this is extra special for me.”
“This is a big deal for the students in the GSU system and
companies nationwide due to increasing demand for CS and CIS grads.
Our goal at CodePath is to work with great institutions like GSU
and funders like Comcast, so that we can meet the needs of and best
prepare all of the students who take these courses to step
seamlessly into fulfilling internships and careers,” said
CodePath Co-Founder and CEO Michael Ellison. “By doing this
work, we are helping to bridge the gap for communities of kids who
for too long have felt shut out of tech. This new program
represents a massive acceleration of our work in Atlanta and we are
grateful to the entire team at GSU, Comcast, the Atlanta Mayor’s
Office, and the U.S. Economic Development Administration for their
support of these efforts.”
“Tackling the challenges of today calls for nurturing a new
generation of tech leaders – individuals brimming with creativity,
adaptability, and the entrepreneurial spirit – to drive innovation
and implement transformative solutions,” said Isabelle Monlouis,
associate director of the Russell Center for Entrepreneurship in
the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute at Georgia State.
“This groundbreaking partnership, carefully crafted to be scalable
and replicable across various educational institutions and
communities, empowers students who were once overlooked to emerge
as leaders in the tech industry.”
CodePath program participants can take courses in Technical
Interview Prep (TIP), Web Development, iOS Development, Android
Development, and Cybersecurity. Students will also get access to
CodePath industry partners for site tours and paid internships.
Students at GSU and Perimeter College can start enrolling in the
E3 Pathway program now by visiting https://www.codepath.org/e3.
Courses began in the Spring 2024 semester.
About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation
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experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of
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About CodePath CodePath is reprogramming higher education
to create the most diverse generation of engineers, CTOs, and
founders. We deliver industry-vetted courses and career support
centered on the needs of Black, Latino/a, Indigenous, and
low-income students. Our students train with senior engineers,
intern at top companies, and rise together to become the tech
leaders of tomorrow.
With over 26,000 students and alumni from 600 colleges now
working at 2,000 companies, we are reshaping the tech workforce and
the industries of the future.
About Georgia State University An Enterprising Public
Research Institution in the Heart of Atlanta Blending academic
rigor with a rich college experience since 1913, Georgia State
University transforms the lives of students, advances the frontiers
of knowledge and shapes future leaders. Enrolling one of the most
diverse student bodies in the nation, the university provides
associate-to-graduate-degree-level educational opportunities for
tens of thousands across its downtown Atlanta Campus and five
Perimeter College campuses. Graduating students from all
backgrounds at equal, high rates, Georgia State is the national
model for student success.
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