SWE++
About Us
SWE++ is a FREE 10-week program designed to teach fundamental computer science concepts in Python in a fun, supportive, and hands-on environment.
In this program, students will:
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Learn to code through interactive lessons and challenges
- Build their own final project from start to finish
- Connect with new friends and mentors who share their interests
- Meet inspiring guest speakers from the tech world, including industry professionals and college students
Responsibilities
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Curriculum & Program Development:Revise and standardize curriculum, prepare class materials, and manage the application process through a student portal.
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Volunteer Recruitment & Training:Onboard high school volunteers, host a bootcamp, and provide ongoing training and resources.
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Mentorship & Student Support:Pair students with mentors, foster a supportive learning environment, and encourage confidence and leadership. Lead class sessions and hold weekly office hours.
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Community Outreach:Build relationships with schools and advertise the program.
About The Program
This student-led program runs each spring and is open to middle school students. In the span of 10 weeks, SWE++ Learners will learn foundational coding concepts, including:
- Data Types
- Variables
- Printing
- Math Operators
- String Concatenation
- Casting
- User Input
- Comparison and Boolean Operators
- If Statements
- Nested Conditionals
- While Loops
- For Loops
- Functions