The Mark Cuban Foundation has announced a collaboration with New Hampshire-based Skillsoft’s Codecademy, an online learning platform for tech skills. Under the partnership, free Codecademy Pro subscriptions will be provided to high school students enrolled with the foundation who will complete their free AI-centered in-person AI bootcamps in November.
The foundation said the relationship further expands access to coding and AI education for underserved high school students. By offering free Codecademy Pro subscriptions, the foundation said it and Codecademy are supplying the educational tools and resources necessary to develop essential technology, AI, and coding skills for the future.
“This collaboration with Codecademy reflects our shared commitment to education for students who are underrepresented in technology careers,” Mark Cuban said in a statement. “Once students receive foundational knowledge in AI through our bootcamps, they can continue to build on that with free access to Codecademy courses that are used in many in-demand career paths. Our relationship will create a pipeline ready for future innovations because preparing young minds today is an investment in tomorrow’s leaders.”
According to the foundation, the Codecademy Pro subscriptions will provide students access to in-depth, interactive learning experiences to develop AI, prompt engineering, data science, coding, cloud, security, and professional skills, among others. Codecademy Pro offers more than 600 courses, skill paths, and guided career paths, along with tools such as personalized practice and projects to build real-world experience, the foundation said.
“As the technology industry continues its rapid evolution, it is crucial to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Our partnership with the Mark Cuban Foundation is a significant step in democratizing access to high-quality AI and coding education,” Apratim Purakayastha, GM of Talent Development Solutions at Skillsoft, said in a statement. “Together, we’re encouraging and empowering young adults to pursue careers in technology and contribute to a highly skilled and innovative workforce.”
The foundation said the Codecademy’s interactive environment enables learners to run code directly in their browsers and get instant feedback to better assess and grow skills. It said that students also can access AI assistance, earn certifications, and connect with a global community of learners.
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