CodeCraft: Meaningful Software Innovation (MSI)

CodeCraft: Meaningful Software Innovation Program  

Supplies and Materials are included in partnership with CodeCraft

🔹 Course 1 - Completed in Fall Semester
🕒 Schedule: Mondays at 1:00 PM & Wednesdays at 12:30 PM

🔹 Course 2 - Spring Semester
🕒 Schedule: Wednesdays at 12:30 PM

Course 1: Visualizing Your Next Chapter – Digital Vision Board for Career Growth (20 Hours)

🎨 Description:
Transform your aspirations into a clear, visual roadmap! This course merges digital design, self-discovery, and career planning to help students create a personalized digital vision board. By identifying their strengths and values through the YNWC app, students will use web design principles to craft a visually compelling career blueprint. Through interactive projects and small, intentional actions, they will gain confidence in shaping their professional future.

🎯 Objectives:
✔️ Identify personal strengths and values using insights from the YNWC app.
✔️ Learn key digital communication and web design concepts to create impactful visuals.
✔️ Develop a custom digital vision board that aligns with career aspirations.
✔️ Implement small, strategic actions to move towards professional goals.

🏆 Goal:
Empower students with the tools and mindset to take charge of their career journey by visualizing their future and making concrete steps toward success.

💡 Future Opportunities:
Ideal for aspiring Web Developers, UX Designers, Graphic Designers, Marketing Specialists, Product Designers, and Entrepreneurs.

Course 2: Software Engineering, Design Thinking & Innovation (40 Hours)

💡 Description:
Step into the world of software engineering and creative problem-solving! This course introduces students to the design thinking process, guiding them through coding, UI/UX design, and collaborative project development. With hands-on experience, students will prototype real-world solutions while gaining insight from industry professionals.

🎯 Objectives:
✔️ Master the 5 stages of design thinking and apply them to software development challenges.
✔️ Learn advanced web design, coding, and frameworks to build interactive solutions.
✔️ Collaborate on team-based projects to design and develop software prototypes.
✔️ Gain valuable industry insights from professionals and college mentors.

🏆 Goal:
Prepare students for high school, college, or careers by merging technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and innovation.

💡 Future Opportunities:
Pathways include Web Development, UX/UI Design, Front-End Development, Mobile App Development, and Entrepreneurship.