Twenty students have been awarded bursaries from LinkBermuda to help them take part in Connectech’s Scratch and Python coding classes.

The support is intended to help young people from at-risk communities or families with financial needs study technology and computer science.

Coral Wells, Connectech founder, said: “We’re pleased and grateful that an industry leader like LinkBermuda is supporting Connectech’s camps and weekly coding classes. This is a great example of what can happen when private industry and learning centres work together towards mutual goals.

“Learning to code empowers young people to do many things they wouldn’t otherwise be able to do. Most importantly, they’ll be able to understand and become a part of the technology shaping their world.”

Meanwhile Julya Hill, CEO of LinkBermuda, said she recently visited a coding class, in which students were able to showcase their projects and the skills they have learnt.

“I was extremely impressed with the quality of the programme, the students and what they had accomplished,” she said.

“I got to see first-hand the programme focusing on developing entrepreneurial and innovation in technology skills, both of which are part of LinkBermuda’s core values and it is wonderful to see the children learning these skills at such a young age. During my visit, I also couldn’t help but think that just maybe I have spent time with the next Mark Zuckerberg.”

The programme has also extended to home schools and other groups, allowing these students to integrate a hands-on curriculum built by a community of industry experts into their daily learning routine.

• Those interested in learning more about the programme are invited to contact Connectech at info@connectech.bm.