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CodeYourCity - Technology Odyssey Program

GORDON FAMILY GIVING FOUNDATION

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Overview

CodeYourCity - Technology Odyssey Program

Status: Active annual summer program

Geographic Scope: Multiple cities including Orlando, FL and Denver, CO

Target Participants: 30 students per cohort (grades 8-12)

Focus Areas:

  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education

  • Cutting-edge technology exploration

  • Industry and career exposure

  • Mentorship and role modeling

    • Program Components:

  • Visit local companies and universities

  • Hands-on group projects

  • Coding workshops (Python, Unity, C++)

  • Three-day internships

  • Interactions with industry experts and STEM leaders

  • Field trips to tech companies (e.g., EA Sports, Disney, Naval Simulation Center, Lockheed Martin, Denver International Airport)

  • Collaborative work with engineering departments

  • Practical coding and engineering activities

    • Eligibility:

  • Students in grades 8-12 (CodeOrlando)

  • Students in grades 7-10 (CodeDenver 2022)

  • From underrepresented backgrounds in STEM

  • From underserved and underrepresented communities

    • Additional Support:

  • Nutritious meals

  • Transportation

  • Computing power (laptops for coding)

  • College prep support

  • Scholarships ($1,000 scholarships awarded to CodeDenver students)

  • Mentorship from role models with similar backgrounds

    • About the Foundation:
    Founded in 2019 by NBA player Aaron Gordon and his family. The Gordon Family Giving Foundation (GF2) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to opening doors of opportunity for underserved and underrepresented young students in STEM fields.

    Contact: gordonfamilygiving.org/contact

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application details vary by location and year. Historical information indicates:

    CodeDenver 2022:

  • Application deadline: May 13, 2022

  • Program dates: June 20 - July 15

  • Apply button available on website

    • General Application:

  • Applications submitted through website portal

  • Specific application materials and requirements not detailed in available pages

  • Contact foundation for current application instructions: gordonfamilygiving.org/contact

    • Note: For current 2026 application details, contact the foundation directly as specific requirements are not specified in the provided website content.

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    Fields of Work

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