Founded in 2016, Connectech Coding stands as Bermuda’s pioneer technology training centre, dedicated to introducing programming and technology to the next generation of coders. The organisation is committed to delivering digital literacy programmes that aim to set children on the path on a trajectory for success in the world of tech, encouraging collaboration and fostering innovation to inspire them to become the technologists of the future. Connectech Coding believes that coding is a foundational skill that every child should have the opportunity to learn, just like reading, writing and mathematics. Since its establishment, the organisation has worked to implement this change, enabling kids to develop logic, analytical thinking, and creative reasoning skills in a fun and interactive environment. To foster children’s coding proficiency, consistent year-round learning is imperative. Connectech Coding offers a series of after-school technology coding enrichment classes that operate throughout the year. These programs enable children to explore, innovate, and excel in technology beyond the confines of traditional school curricula. They are designed to be interactive and project-driven, providing young learners and teenagers with a valuable chance to acquire hands-on skills crucial for achieving success. Connectech Coding empowers students to become creators, innovators, and critical thinkers, effectively bridging the intersection of technology and education through inclusive and diverse programs. The organizations mission is to nurture and ignite the skills and passions of young individuals within this dynamic learning setting, equipping them for success in the digital realm and future professional endeavors. Since 2016, Connectech Coding has introduced more than 8,000 students to the basics of coding, gaming, robotics and artificial intelligence. Furthermore, it has granted over 1000 scholarships to facilitate the participation of additional children in the training center. In 2019 and 2022, Connectech Coding extended an invitation to teenagers aged 12 to 18 to participate in its robotics club. The club embarked on a mission to construct a robot for the prestigious FIRST Global Robotics Challenge, 2022, an international robotics competition following an Olympics-style format, hosted in a different country each year. As part of the event, teams work together to complete a range of tasks in a game based on one of the greatest challenges facing the planet today, including 14 Grand Challenges for Engineering. The aim is to foster understanding and cooperation amongst young people as they use their abilities to solve the world’s problems. In October 2022, the challenge took place in Geneva, Switzerland, where more than 180 countries came together in the spirit of global purpose, unity, and collaboration. In 2019, Team Bermuda travelled to Dubai for the First Global Robotics placing 46th out of the 180 teams participating. In addition, earlier last year, Connectech Coding provided students an opportunity to attend one of two CubeSat Robotics Camps, where they combined robotics, coding, and weather science to create a nanosatellite and launch it into the atmosphere. CubeSats are a class of nanosatellites that can be launched into space using rocket-powered launch vehicles or deployed from the international space station. CubeSat prototypes are modelled after space ready CubeSats and can be launched into the lower layers of the earth’s atmosphere with high altitude balloons and hobbyist rockets. During Connectech Coding’s week-long camps, students helped to build and code a CubeSat, then embarked on a field excursion to launch it into the sky. Throughout this experience, they gained valuable knowledge in 3D printing, employing sensors to collect data during the launch, and subsequently, conducting in-depth data analysis. Additionally, the camp featured guest speakers who delivered stimulating presentations on topics such as weather and satellites. For its exceptional programmes, Connectech Coding has been awarded Leading Providers of After-School Tech Coding Enrichment Experiences, Bermuda, in the Education and Training Awards 2023. We are thrilled to congratulate the organisation on this commendable achievement. Contact: Coral Wells Company: Connectech Coding Web Address: www.connectech.bm Jul23472 Leading Providers of AfterSchool Tech Coding Enrichment Experiences 2023 - Bermuda
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