FUTURE READY

"Everybody in this country should learn to program a computer … because it teaches you how to think.” 
- Steve Jobs

As technology continues to expand in its presence in our lives, reading and writing code is a new form of literacy and numeracy. Preparing our younger generation for this technological revolution is crucial for their future and ours. Today robots, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, augmented reality, virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, bots, and cybersecurity impact all of our lives. We have worked with over 2,000 young people towards our shared goal of 10,000.

To be successful in the data age, we need to become masters of our technologies. Future Ready will get you READY!

Nerd Ninjaz & Factor X

A Nerd Ninjaz Dojo (class) or Factor X is located at a school, library, community center, recreation center, or after school program that provides access to computers or laptop with the appropriate software and internet access. The Dojos offer:
  • Session schedule adjusts to meet your needs
  • Coaching for up to 20 participants per session
  • Students learn at their own pace but will complete 3 assigned and one personal coding project per session.
  • 21st Century Skills & Digital Citizenship is incorporated in the learning.​
  • For information on having a dojo in your community, after school program, summer program, or school please click here to start the conversation. 
Online Coding Dojos:
We currently offer online Dojos for young people, ages 8-18, to start their computer coding journey.
  • A Beginner 4-week session for ages 8-12 that includes 8, 45 minute classes (2 days a week) or
  • Coaching for up to 10 participants per session
  • Students will complete at least 4 gaming, animation,  projects per session.
  • 21st Century Skills & Digital Citizenship is incorporated in the learning.​

To learn more and sign up for a class, please click the button.

Past & Present Clients

Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School
The Study Hall
Benteen Elementary School
Barack & Michelle Obama Academy
Burgess-Peterson Academy
Centennial Academy
Carver Early College - Shift
City of Atlanta
- Camp Best Friends
​- Centers of Hope
Create Your Dreams
Emmaus House
- Youth on The Move
​Future Foundation
East Atlanta Kids Club
Wings for Kids
City of Decatur Youth Services
Atlanta Fulton Public Library System
​- Metropolitan Branch
​Technology Association of Georgia
South Dekalb Improvement Association
For more information on getting the Nerd Ninjaz to you, please call William Teasley at 404-539-0373 or by email at william@hgei-atlanta.org.