Close
codecademy_partnership

Bridging Tech's Future

The Mark Cuban Foundation’s mission to equip underserved high school students with critical technology skills took a significant leap forward in 2024 through a partnership with Codecademy, Skillsoft’s leading online technical learning platform.  
 
This collaboration bridges the gap between foundational AI education and advanced skill development, empowering young learners to pursue careers in tech. Over 700 students from the 2024 bootcamps used Codecademy Pro to develop new tech skills.  
 
By providing free Codecademy Pro access through Codecademy Teams, the Mark Cuban Foundation can offer students a more structured and sustainable post-bootcamp experience. Codecademy Teams enables educators and organizations to assign content, track progress, and support learners as a cohort — ensuring continued growth after the Foundation’s in-person AI Bootcamps. To learn more, visit www.codecademy.com/business  

A Shared Vision for Equitable Education

Both organizations recognize the urgent need to prepare underrepresented students for the rapidly evolving tech landscape. While the Mark Cuban Foundation’s AI Bootcamps introduce students to AI concepts, ethics, and real-world applications over three immersive Saturdays, Codecademy’s platform offers a natural next step. The partnership ensures students can continue honing their skills long after the bootcamps conclude, with access to over 700 courses in coding, AI, data science, cybersecurity, and more. 

Interactive Learning for Real-World Impact

Codecademy’s Pro subscriptions provide students with hands-on experiences, including:

  • Interactive coding environments with instant feedback
  • AI-assisted learning tools and guided career paths
  • Certifications to validate skills
  • A global community of peers and mentors

 

Our partnership with the Mark Cuban Foundation is a significant step in democratizing access to high-quality AI and coding education. Together, we are encouraging and empowering young adults to pursue careers in technology and contribute to a highly skilled and innovative workforce.

Apratim Purakayastha, GM of Talent Development Solutions, Skillsoft

Building a Pipeline of Tech Leaders

The collaboration addresses a critical challenge in tech education: sustainability. Many students lack ongoing support after initial programs, limiting their ability to progress. By combining the Foundation’s immersive bootcamps with Codecademy’s self-paced, lifelong learning platform, the partnership creates a continuum of education. Students leave not just with introductory knowledge but with the means to deepen their expertise independently. 

testimonialsHear what our students say about Codecademy

Bootcamp alumni enrolled
in Codecademy
0 +

Talent is everywhere. Opportunity isn't.

Change that equation by partnering with us. Take the first step by completing our interest form.