Grand
Cayman, 11 July 2019:
Code (Cayman) is launching Youth
Code (Cayman) 2019,
its first one-of-a-kind computer programming course that will inspire
Cayman’s next generation to break into the technology by learning
to code.

Code
(Cayman) is a learning and support network dedicated to supporting
the growth of the local technology industry, and ensuring the skills
required to enter or grow in this sector are accessible to everyone
through training, events and mentorship programs.

Youth
Code (Cayman) 2019 takes place on 12–16 August 2019, from 9:00
am–2:00 pm at Cayman Enterprise City Strathvale House. The program
is open to all students between the ages of 12–17 who are
interested in coding and technology. Registration is free, but space
is limited to 20 participants to ensure an individual approach and
one-on-one tutoring.

The
one-week course offers an intensive deep dive into computer
programming, game development, website and application creation and
more, plus ongoing mentor support for months after completion of the
program. A follow-up course is being planned so that participants can
continue to advance their acquired skills.

Code
(Cayman) was founded in 2019 by the Ministry of Community Affairs,
Cayman Enterprise City, Walkers and Cartan Group as an initiative to
introduce more people in the Cayman Islands to coding. Youth Code
(Cayman) is sponsored by Harneys and Omise Holdings, whose support
includes the donation of 20 laptops to the program. Harneys and Omise
Holdings are committed to helping develop Cayman into a technology
centre in the long-term, which includes nurturing Cayman’s next
generation of technology experts through training and education
programs.

Marco
Martins, the Managing Partner of Harneys’ Cayman office stated, “We
are thrilled to be a part of this initiative with Code (Cayman) and
the opportunity to help the youth of the Cayman Islands.”

In
the US, computing jobs are the primary source of new wages and are
projected to grow at twice the rate of all other jobs, yet 65% of
schools do not teach computer science (source: www.code.org).
In Cayman, Code (Cayman) is committed to supporting local students
interested in technology through extracurricular education; the
founders of the organization are committed to investing in the future
of Cayman’s youth, from mentoring students through secondary and
tertiary education to helping them to find employment in the
industry.

“Every
21st century child should have a chance to learn about algorithms,
how to make an application, or how the internet works,” explains
Brandon Caruana, Director of Code (Cayman) and Managing Member of
Cartan Group. “As a group we are passionate about technology,
software, security, cryptography, hardware and making technology
accessible to everyone.”

Caruana
will also lead the youth program. “We are excited about taking some
of the best and brightest students in our community and building a
long-term support infrastructure and community for the next
generation of Cayman-based technology companies,” he adds.

Code
(Cayman) recently completed its first training program Women Code
(Cayman), a 12 week-long introductory computer programming course.
The free program was developed to help close the technology sector’s
gender gap and offered more than 30 women a supportive network and
platform to learn how to code. Following its success, the
organization is preparing a second series of the program to take
place in Q3 2019.

To
register for Youth Code (Cayman), contact info@codecayman.com.
For more information on Code (Cayman) and its upcoming training
programs visit www.codecayman.com.

About
Code (Cayman)

Code
(Cayman) supports and develops active contributors to Cayman’s
digital economy. Code (Cayman) designs and organizes programs for
individuals interested in software development and offers
opportunities to learn new skills or to further their existing
knowledge. These programs are customized to introduce participants to
programming and provide a setting to acquire the foundational skills,
understanding and knowledge to support further exploration in the
field. Code (Cayman) wishes to empower individuals who want to
acquire the necessary skillset to pursue a career in coding, wishes
to learn more about the topic, or is interested in coding as an
extracurricular activity or hobby. Code (Cayman) fosters and nurtures
support networks between students, alumni and volunteers to promote
leadership and encourage professional growth in the technology
industry.