Thu, 08/05/2021 - 9:08am katie
Vermont Business Magazine Burlington Code Academy (BCA) has partnered with BTV Ignite to help provide underserved communities access to computer programming courses that lead to high-paying careers in tech. The partnership is focused on expanding the Impact Scholarship - a $50,000 student tuition aid commitment. BTV Ignite has raised philanthropic funds to provide further access to vital tuition assistance.
Alex Horner, Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Burlington Code Academy, said in a statement, “The Impact Scholarship represents a commitment to diversifying the Vermont tech industry by lowering the financial barrier of entry for students affected by systemic barriers and widespread injustice. We are excited to work with Adam Roof at BTV Ignite and other community partners to provide this scholarship to BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and womxn identifying students. Together, BCA and its partners hope to empower the future faces of tech, in turn demanding a