Hack the Hood

www.hackthehood.org

Grades 9–10 Grades 11–12 Postsecondary

Hack the Hood empowers youth from underrepresented communities by providing technology training and career readiness support. Its programs help participants build practical skills in coding, web development, and data literacy while exploring real-world applications through project-based learning. Students also receive mentoring, college and career guidance, and access to a supportive alumni network. The program’s goal is to equip young people with both technical and professional skills that lead to success in technology-driven careers.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

100 - 499

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Regional

STATE(S) COVERED

California

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Urban

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Industry Speaker, Workplace Tour, Job Shadowing, Mentorship, Pre-Apprenticeship, Capstone/Practicum, Service Learning

DELIVERY MODALITY

Hybrid/other

TYPICAL DURATION

Long-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

After-school

COMPENSATION TYPE

Unpaid, Other Incentives/ Benefits

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

Students, Families, Educators, Employers, Professional, Network Membership For Schools, Technical Assistance For Schools/Districts

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

English Only

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Underrepresented Minorities

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Yes

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Digital Technology

FUNDING MODEL

Grants, Philanthropy

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Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation

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Available in: PA

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ImBlaze by Big Picture Learning

Nationwide

National

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Available in: Nationwide

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