*Build a real iOS app* *Work for a local non-profit*
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*Empowering your kids with the skills of a coder and the mindset of an entrepreneur*
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*Build a real iOS app* *Work for a local non-profit*
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*Empowering your kids with the skills of a coder and the mindset of an entrepreneur*
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Hands-on tech and design entrepreneurship classes for kids
*Build a real iOS app* *Do a real project for a local non-profit*
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*Empower your kids with the skills of a coder and the mindset of an entrepreneur*
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After-School & Summer
(in-person / remote / hybrid)
Why VAC
Tech entrepreneurship empowers 21st century students
Entrepreneurship
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More than ever before, students are in need of entrepreneurial training to pursue their passions, control their own destinies, and be advocates for life-changing initiatives. These days, even very young individuals have the potential to change lives and communities. Conversely, even a great education doesn't assure a student of maintaining the lifestyle their parents have. Harnessing a young person's full potential requires proper coaching on entrepreneurial and design thinking, whether it's properly understanding user needs or brainstorming various marketing strategies. This, coupled with a technical background, provides students with the skills they need to make a meaningful impact on the world and their own futures.
College Admissions
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Through our program, students will walk away with an exciting app of their own creation. In addition to building their confidence, it also looks great for admissions. Colleges these days increasingly look beyond SATs, grades, and essays when they make admissions decisions. Admissions officers want to see that a student has a “passion project” — a long term endeavor that proves a student can take initiative, follow-through on passion projects, and achieve their goals.
Student Testimonials
See our 5th grade students build an app for a startup CEO
“My favorite part of this program was getting to work with Ms. Jackie and Mr. Taylor [his instructors], and getting to finish my app… Miss Jackie, she was more like my mentor than one of those bosses”
-Michael, 7th grade
“I learned at VAC that you can use your imagination and put it into real life to create more things in life to help people out"
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-Bryant, 7th grade
“It's kind of cool seeing the growth and how on the first day we didn't know how to really do anything - we didn't really know how to code, we didn't really know what our app would look like. Then fast forward to today where our app is almost done. Our transformation was super cool to see and feel”
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-Kenny, 7th grade
“I think McKenzie before the camp just knew coding, but she thought it would be a little hard and stuff like that. And then Mackenzie after the course knows like, oh, well, it's not that hard. It's fun. It's enjoyable”
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-McKenzie, 6th grade
Student App Showcase
Click to see what some students have built at VAC!
 WhatShouldIWatchDeveloper: Hayden, 10th grade Description: Helps users find the perfect movie to watch tonight. Swipe to see new movies based off your selection. |  Food4AllNYCDeveloper: Kenny, 7th Grade Description: A digital menu for the food insecure in NYC - everyone deserves to equate food with love! |  BasketballCalendarProDeveloper: Elliot, 7th grade Description: Simple, basketball themed scheduling application for middle and high school teams who love the sport |
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 Slippery Tier ListDeveloper: Luke, 10th grade Description: Provides users with a comprehensive guide to the hottest Fortnite weapons. |  LocalPetFindrDeveloper: McKenzie, 6th grade Description: App that helps owners find their lost pets. Allows users to report missing pets, and missing pet sightings. |