Mentorships
Mentors and communities can support you on your CS Journey in a number of ways — they can provide guidance and support, and connect you to opportunities and resources like networking events, internship and job opportunities, and professional development.
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For Native American students
American Indian Science & Engineering Society
Offers networking and career development opportunities, events, internships, scholarships, exclusive job board access, and a national conference. Membership is free for pre-college and college students.
Natives Rising
Natives Rising promotes visibility of Native Americans in the tech industry, highlighting their accomplishments, and provides mentorship, job training, and networking opportunities for Native Americans interested in tech.
Natives in Tech
Provides an online community, annual conference, and opportunities to collaborate on projects
For Black students
National Society of Black Engineers
Offers tutorial programs, group study sessions, outreach programs, technical seminars and workshops, a national communications network, banquets, and an annual national convention.
Black Girls CODE
Workshops and after-school programs for young girls of color. Operates in select states.
For Hispanic / Latino/a/x students
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Offers events for students and professionals at all levels, access to cybersecurity courses and certifications, professional development webinars and courses, reading groups, and more.
TECHNOLOchicas
Ambassadors serve as role models in their communities to inspire the future generation of tech innovators.
Resources for young women
Girls Who Code College Loops
College Loops are university-level networks for college-aged women interested in tech to support one another and help each other persist and succeed in the field. College Loops build belonging and community through weekly meetings during the school year.
Rewriting the Code
The High School Bridge program connects rising college freshmen with a community of peers. Also includes technical training, career pathway exploration, and mentorships.
Society of Women Engineers
Membership includes training and development programs, networking opportunities, scholarships, and outreach and advocacy activities.
Systers (AnitaB.org)
Email community of women in technical computing roles. Members gain support by networking, sharing advice and experiences, and collaborating on various projects.
For students with disabilities
AccessComputing
Students with disabilities in computing fields can join to participate in an online mentoring community, learn about scholarship and internship opportunities, and request funding for conference attendance, tutoring, and more.
Grade level : K-12
Deaf Kids Code
Promotes computer science and technology education to empower students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
For all students
Association for Computing Machinery
Membership offers resources for lifelong learning, publications with original research and practical content, special interest groups, local chapters, and leadership opportunities.
CodePath.org
Transforms computer science education for women and underrepresented minorities across over 200 colleges and universities, offering supplemental CS courses and career services.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Membership includes networking opportunities, job and internship opportunities, local events, and a national conference.
Additional resources
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Curriculum Catalog
Comprehensive curriculum offerings for every grade and experience level featuring robust structured and self-paced learning options.
Video Library
Explore our large library of engaging and informative videos to learn about key computer science concepts on a broad range of topics.
Hour of Code
Looking for more short-form activities and resources for all age levels? Explore our large library of Hour of Code activities and tutorials!