The tech world should look more like you

Join us for fun, free introductory explorations in computer science for youth of color in the Bay Area.

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Lillian | Co-founder of OperationSTART and Mission Bit alum

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Rafael | CS major at UC Irvine and Mission Bit alum

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Praise | Mission Bit alum

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Abel | Software Engineer at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and Mission Bit alum

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Programs

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Classes

Make college easy for future you.

Ages 14-18

Free semester-long classes for Bay Area high school students, in-person or remote.
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Workshops & events

Get a taste of how fun coding can be.

Ages 14-18

Fun, free opportunities to get a taste of computer science, coding, and our fun approach.
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Career prep

Find a path to a career in tech.

Ages 17-24

Supercharge your tech career with Mission Bit’s Tech Start program. Gain skills, revamp your resume, and connect with the industry through coding workshops and tech company panels.
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Self-paced courses

Do coding challenges at your own pace, at home.

Ages 14-18

Free, self-guided coding courses and exercises for anyone, anywhere, and at your own pace.
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Brighten a future while sharing your smarts

We’re always looking for people who love coding and computer science and want to make a positive impact on the lives of young people.

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Impact

No grades. All fun. Mission Bit.

We deliver free, foundational computer science classes to youth of color in the Bay Area, so they can build tech and coding skills. We engage them as full human beings, unlocking bright futures.

466 courses taught

We prioritize introductory courses in a wide range of languages so all students can find a place in tech that appeals to them.

11,614 students served

We use a whole person approach. We build strong relationships with our students, mentoring from class to career.

97% students of color

We use a focused enrollment model to reach groups that have been unfairly excluded from tech’s growth, even in the heart of Silicon Valley.

164,582 hours of code taught

We’ve taught a lot of code already, and we’re growing! We’re experts at computer science and experts at making it fun.

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Testimonials

What do teens like you love about Mission Bit?

Learning something new. Making new friends. Finding a mentor. Laying the foundation for a tech job that pays well. Learn more about why teens rave to their friends about taking part in our programs.

Rafael P.

“I had no coding experience, but when I finished one of Mission Bit’s classes, I had new skills to succeed. I joined the Student Advisory Board so I can take my passion for computer science and use it to help others.”

Karina A.

“I felt intimidated by learning to code. Mission Bit was a great place where I could start as a beginner. I wanted to learn something new and I was excited by its free beginner-friendly classes.”

Rigoberto M.

“With Mission Bit, I was able to understand what the inside of a website looks like and that the smallest things make a big difference in web design. My goal now is to master computer science.”

Jelani M.

“Mission Bit helped me understand how to work in groups well and be a group leader.”

Nathaniel A.

“Mission Bit helped me build a lot of connections, and without Mission Bit being here, I don’t think I would be as interested in computer science or coding.”

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Your gift can help make tech more just and inclusive. Every bit provides an opportunity to change the trajectory of a student’s life and transform the future face of tech.

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