WHO WE ARE

Black Boys Code is the largest organization in Canada dedicated solely to empowering Black youth with digital literacy skills to become tomorrow’s leaders in tech. With 12 chapters across Canada, and new chapters expanding into the US, we’re poised to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Black youth.

We’re in the business of empowerment. We provide Black youth with the essential training and tools to carve out their destinies and thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of the innovation economy.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is clear: to empower Black youth to have a brighter future through computer science and technology education. We’re igniting a spark in the hearts and minds of the next generation of young Black innovators.

Our approach is simple yet impactful: we equip them with digital literacy and computer skills that serve as the building blocks of a rewarding tech career.

OUR VISION

What do we see for the future? We envision Black youth unlocking their true potential, realizing their unique skills and talents. This realization propels them toward the summit of success as the technology leaders and innovators of tomorrow. We’re not just preparing them for the future; we’re preparing them to lead it.

OUR REACH

Black Boys Code Chapters:

Canada

– Ontario: Brampton, Hamilton, London, Ottawa, Toronto, Windsor

– British Columbia: Vancouver

– Atlantic Region: Nova Scotia

– Alberta: Calgary, Edmonton

– Nova Scotia: Halifax

– Quebec: Montreal

USA

Georgia: Atlanta

+ new chapters launching soon!

WHY WE MATTER

At Black Boys Code, our significance is clear. There’s an undeniable diversity gap in the computer sciences and related fields, and we’re here to bridge that divide. Through our workshops, we introduce Black boys to Black male industry role models who serve as living proof that success isn’t just a lofty dream; it’s a tangible and attainable reality in the world of computer science and technology. We dismantle barriers and showcase that success in these fields is not the exception, but the norm.

Our educational approach is built on inclusiveness, encouragement, and empowerment. We are in the business of igniting a deep passion for technology in Black boys, inspiring them to dive headfirst into the world of tech.

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OUR IMPACT

We empower young Black youth to take control of their future by providing them with crucial training and tools to help them thrive in a digital world. Our vision is for Black youth to identify the skills and talents they possess so that they can realize their full potential.

Our exposure workshops, hackathons, after school programs, and summer tech camps are inclusive educational spaces that inspire our boys to be tomorrow’s leaders.

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Black Boys Code is committed to developing a generation of young men who see success in technology careers as an option not an impossibility.

À PROPOS DE NOUS

Black Boys Code s'engage à développer une génération de jeunes hommes qui voient le succès dans les carrières technologiques comme une option et non une impossibilité.

We are hiring

At Black Boys Code, we believe our success is driven by the talented individuals who join our team. As a leading company in our industry, we offer exciting opportunities for professionals seeking to make a real impact.

Our Sponsors

Black Boys Code is fortunate to have support from all levels of government, as well as private and foundational support.

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