Bold Idea

📢 We’re Hiring! Join the Bold Idea Team as a Volunteer Manager! Are you passionate about connecting people with a purpose? Do you want to make a real impact on students' lives through computer science education? We're looking for a dedicated Volunteer Manager to help grow our amazing community of mentors and volunteers. 🌟 Apply today to be part of our mission to inspire the next generation of tech leaders! Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gZJGepiU #Hiring #VolunteerManager #JoinOurTeam #BoldIdea #ComputerScienceEducation #MakeAnImpact

🎉 Bold Idea is thrilled to be a finalist in the Innovation Awards 2025, presented by D Magazine and Dallas Innovates. Thank you for your support and recognition in the Education category!

👏 A huge THANK YOU to Bold Idea mentor Jared Hopland 👏 For the second year, Jared is volunteering as a mentor with our Dealey Coding Club. A Senior Consultant at Valent Partners, Jared brings his years of engineering experience to support 3rd to 8th grade students learning #computer science. We’re lucky to have him on the Bold Idea team! Read our profile of Jared: https://lnkd.in/gNKyjAM7

📣 Calling all volunteers! 📣 At Bold Idea, our mentors are the backbone of inspiring students to explore the world of technology and innovation. In our new Office Hours Series, we’re offering volunteer mentors the opportunity to connect, share experiences, and enhance their mentoring skills. These sessions will provide practical tips, one-on-one support, and a collaborative environment to help mentors guide students in their tech learning journeys. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to mentoring, the Office Hours Series is designed to ensure you have the tools and community to make a lasting impact. Sign up for the Office Hours Series today: https://lnkd.in/gSNyZ2MQ

We believe the future of technology is female! 🚀 Let’s inspire young girls to get excited about computer science by showing them how coding can be fun, creative, and world-changing! 💡 💻 From building their own video games to creating digital art, coding empowers girls to turn their boldest ideas into reality. 🌍💥 Plus, it opens doors to amazing careers that shape the future of our world. Let’s encourage our future trailblazers to explore tech and show them that coding is for everyone! 🌈 #GirlsInTech #GirlsWhoCode #STEMforGirls #TechLeaders #CodingForKids #FutureIsFemale #InspireGirls #BoldIdea

Please join us next Wednesday, October 30th for a Bold Idea social hour presented by our very own Hexagon Club! Event Details: 📅 Date: October 30th  🕒 Time: 6-9 PM 📍 Location: Yard House, 230 W Las Colinas Blvd. Feel free to bring a friend or two - everyone is welcome! We hope to see you all there.

Bold Idea has an immediate need for volunteers to mentor young coders in our after-school Coding Clubs in Dallas ISD. Sign up for a weekly two-hour Coding Club and choose to volunteer online or in-person at a school. Be a technology role model and mentor students who are excited to learn about coding and technology. Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/gHRBwDQ4 Students learn computer science skills and build projects with you like websites and video games. Coding experience is NOT required. We provide all the training and learning materials that you will need. Sign up for one of these Clubs: > Tuesday afternoons at Charles Rice Coding Club > Tuesday afternoons at Gooch Coding Club > Thursday afternoons at Lowe Coding Club > Monday afternoons at Mark Twain Coding Club

Meet Jeremiah: A South Dallas 3rd Grader Discovering the World of Coding! 🚀 Jeremiah, an 8-year-old student from Charles Rice Elementary, is in his first year with Bold Idea’s Coding Club—and he’s loving every minute of it! Jeremiah’s favorite color is rainbow, and just like his colorful personality, he brings a bright enthusiasm to his coding projects. When asked if computer coding is fun, Jeremiah gives a resounding "Yes!" He enjoys learning new ways to code and especially loves working with his friends on projects. “We learn different methods to make the Scratch cat,” Jeremiah says, referring to the popular programming tool, Scratch, where young coders can create their own interactive stories and games. Jeremiah joined the Coding Club to expand his knowledge and learn how to bring his own ideas to life. He’s fascinated by the endless possibilities coding offers, like creating characters, art, and entire virtual worlds. “I want to make more characters, more art, more people, and more everything,” he shares with excitement. Working with his mentor, Mayuri, is one of the highlights of Coding Club for Jeremiah. He appreciates her careful attention and guidance. “When I finish something, she checks it to make sure I didn’t miss something. She’s nice and helps everybody who needs help,” he says. When it comes to encouraging other students to try coding, Jeremiah’s advice is simple: “When you learn more coding, it’s a good thing for everybody, and the mentors help us with anything we get stuck on.” Although Jeremiah dreams of becoming a football coach when he grows up, he believes that the problem-solving skills and creativity he’s learning through coding will help him in whatever path he chooses. “When I learn something on Scratch, it could help me be a football coach or player,” he says confidently. Jeremiah is just one of many young students discovering the joy and creativity of coding, thanks to programs like Bold Idea’s Coding Club. We’re excited to see all that he’ll continue to create!

👩💻✨ Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Phoenix Shane! ✨👨💻 Phoenix has been a dedicated Bold Idea mentor for years, most recently helping students grow their coding skills at Todd Middle School. We’re incredibly grateful to have her on our team! 🙌 Here's a glimpse into Phoenix's inspiring journey: What have you learned or gained from being a Bold Idea mentor? "I have learned so much about working with youth than I would ever have had the opportunity to do without Bold Idea. I have met some of the most amazing people, both students and mentors, that I will never forget. I have gained so many wonderful memories and experiences that will forever enrich my life." What is your most memorable mentoring moment? "Wow, so hard to pick just one! The entire experience has been a series of wonderful moments, but I think my favorite part has always been watching the kids just light up when they talk about or show the work that they have accomplished or even something as simple as a piece of tricky code that they figured out in that days session. There is little more as heartwarming being a part in their joy!" How did you originally become interested in technology and programming? "My dad is a computer programmer and I was building my first computers at a very young age. Later, when the internet became a thing, I began teaching myself how to build my first websites on platforms like AngelFire. I have always had a passion for computers and coding and went on to teach myself SQL and get my first tech job as a Jr. Software Developer managing databases." What is it about Bold Idea's mission that really connects with you? "Hands down it is the enrichment of our younger generations. There is nothing like seeing this happen firsthand, and I wouldn't trade that for anything!" Thank you, Phoenix, for sharing your passion and knowledge with the next generation of technologists! Your work helps create a brighter future for our students. 🌟 #MentorSpotlight #BoldIdea #CodingForKids #FutureTechLeaders #STEMEducation #VolunteerAppreciation

🚀 Our After-School Coding Clubs are in full swing! 🚀 At Bold Idea, we believe that every student deserves the chance to learn computer science. Our after-school Coding Clubs offer students the opportunity to learn programming, develop problem-solving skills, and build projects that spark their creativity! 💻✨ By providing a supportive space for students to learn to code, we’re preparing the next generation of technologists for bright futures in tech. From beginner coders to budding developers, there’s a place for everyone in our clubs! Know a tech pro who would love to volunteer? Visit https://lnkd.in/ewPwgUg for more info! #CodingForKids #FutureTechLeaders #STEMEducation #BoldIdea #AfterSchoolCoding #ComputerScienceForAll