This Isn't a Computer Class
This is a 9-month immersive technology program for high school juniors and seniors in West Palm Beach. 22 modules across 5 pillars, taught by industry practitioners from Apple, Twitter, and Comcast.
Students don't just learn - they build real projects from Day 1 and leave with a professional portfolio, deployed capstone project, and direct connections to tech mentors.
No prior tech experience needed. No cost. All equipment provided - laptops, software, cloud accounts, and Raspberry Pi kits.
Your Instructors
Julius McGee - Former Apple and Comcast executive with 10,000+ tech appointments. Built real products at scale.
Bobby Dorlus - 9 years at Twitter, Red Hat Certified Engineer. Industry practitioner, not a textbook teacher.
Program Details
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Duration April - December 2026 (9 months, 22 modules)
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Schedule After school & weekends, in-person + Zoom
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Certification Program completion certificate at December showcase
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Requirements High School Junior or Senior - no prerequisites
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Cohort 15-20 students
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Cost Completely free - all equipment provided
The 5 Pillars
From your first line of code to presenting your capstone on stage. Every pillar builds on the last.
Foundation
Operating systems (Mac, Windows, Linux), terminal and command-line navigation, web development with HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Git and GitHub, and "vibe coding" with AI-powered tools like Bolt.new, v0.dev, Lovable, and Replit.
Outcome: Every student deploys a live personal portfolio site.
Cloud & Cyber
Cloud computing fundamentals (AWS, Google Cloud), Docker containers, deploying live apps, cybersecurity basics (phishing, social engineering, ethical hacking, Capture The Flag challenges), REST APIs, and no-code automation with Zapier/Make.
Outcome: Students deploy a cloud-hosted app and complete a CTF challenge.
AI & Agents
How machine learning works, prompt engineering mastery, AI image/video/voice generation (Midjourney, Sora, Runway, ElevenLabs), building autonomous AI agents with LangChain and CrewAI, and physical AI with Raspberry Pi + OpenCV computer vision.
Outcome: Students build a working AI agent and a physical AI device.
Leadership
AI ethics and bias, personal branding (LinkedIn, GitHub portfolio, elevator pitch), digital storytelling, and tech entrepreneurship - from problem identification to solution, MVP, and pitch deck.
Outcome: Polished LinkedIn, GitHub portfolio, and a pitch-ready MVP concept.
Capstone
Interview prep (STAR method, mock interviews), salary negotiation, and a 4-week capstone build where students create an original project - an app, AI agent, cybersecurity tool, or physical AI device - and present it live at the December showcase.
Outcome: An original, deployed project presented to funders, industry leaders, and the community.
Why This Program
Taught by Practitioners
Instructors from Apple, Twitter, and Comcast who built real products at scale. Experience, not theory.
Real Projects, Not Homework
Every module produces something tangible. Students leave with 5+ public GitHub projects.
Whole-Person Development
Financial literacy, soft skills, digital wellness, ethics, public speaking, and interview prep.
Zero Barriers to Entry
No cost, no prerequisites, all equipment provided. Designed to remove every obstacle.
Career Paths
Students leave with a polished resume, LinkedIn profile, interview skills, and a capstone project that serves as proof of concept for college applications or entry-level roles.
Software Engineering
Build applications, APIs, and full-stack web products
AI / ML Engineering
Design intelligent systems, agents, and machine learning pipelines
Cloud Computing
Deploy, manage, and scale applications on AWS and Google Cloud
Cybersecurity
Protect systems, detect threats, and practice ethical hacking
Product Design
Research, prototype, and ship digital products users love
Tech Entrepreneurship
Identify problems, build MVPs, and pitch to stakeholders
Build Something Real
15-20 spots. No cost. No prerequisites. All equipment provided. The December showcase puts your work directly in front of funders, industry leaders, and community partners.