All Star Code transforms lives by preparing young men from underrepresented communities for tech careers. Through our comprehensive Launching Digital Futures (LDF) initiative, we connect students to real-world skills, influential networks, and entrepreneurial opportunities for a more inclusive tech future.
Launching Digital Futures
Our LDF initiative is a dynamic tech talent pipeline designed to empower young men of color. By integrating our programs—Tech Exposure, Tech Intensives, and Tech Career Pathways—LDF provides a seamless journey from initial interest to professional employment in the technology industry.
Tech Exposure
• Activities like Crack the Code, an engaging virtual coding game, and the Talent in Tech Academy, a free after-school program introducing foundational STEM skills. These programs are designed to spark interest in coding, game design, AI, and other tech fields, providing interactive experiences that make learning accessible and fun.
Tech Intensives
• Our flagship Summer Intensive (SI) is a six-week program that immerses students in computer science principles, web development, and emerging technologies. Alongside shorter programs like Two-Day Intensives and 3-Week Sprints, participants receive mentorship from industry professionals, engage in site visits to tech companies, and attend career-focused workshops that enhance their professional skills.
Tech Career Pathways
• Initiatives such as the Tech Entrepreneurship Incubator offer students the opportunity to develop their own tech projects and startups, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. The Technical Test & Interview Prep program equips students with the skills needed to succeed in technical assessments and job interviews. Our Career Readiness Program prepares students with professional development training, including resume building and networking strategies, ensuring they are ready to enter high-demand tech fields like software engineering, AI, and product development.
Our Impact
The culmination of these programs within LDF addresses the digital skills gap and promotes economic mobility. By equipping young men of color with essential technical skills, entrepreneurial mindsets, and professional networks, we are cultivating a new generation of tech innovators who will drive progress and inclusivity within the industry.