TRAINING THE FUTURE OF TECH LEADERS
build.ai: AI Foundations
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Explore the world of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Build.AI introduces learners to generative AI, agentic AI, prompt engineering, AI-assisted coding, chatbots, and AI agents while developing technical skills & career readiness.
Through hands-on projects, mentorship, career exposure, and certification preparation, participants learn how AI can be used to address real-world challenges and create responsible, community-focused solutions. Participants also build portfolio-ready projects and gain exposure to careers in AI and technology.
A free laptop and $500 learning stipend are provided to support your journey into an AI and tech career pathway.
Hack the Hood envisions a future where every underestimated young person is empowered with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to excel in their careers, education, and communities.
build: Data Science
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Turn your Python skills into data-driven solutions. Designed for Hustle alumni and learners with existing Python experience, this program introduces the data science process—from exploring and analyzing data to using it to answer questions and solve real-world problems.
Through coding projects, workshops, industry panels, peer learning, and tutorials, participants strengthen their Python, data analysis, and problem-solving skills while exploring how data and technology impact communities. Participants will also create portfolio-ready projects that demonstrate their technical abilities to future employers.
A free laptop and $500 learning stipend are provided to support your journey into a data science and tech career pathway.
hustle: Tech Foundations
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Start your tech journey from the ground up. Hustle introduces learners to digital literacy, computer and software skills, online collaboration, cybersecurity basics, and the fundamentals of Python and software development — no prior tech experience required.
Through hands-on learning, workshops, peer collaboration, career exposure, and industry panels, participants build foundational skills and confidence while exploring how technology can address real-world community challenges. Participants will gain a strong foundation to pursue future opportunities in tech, including advanced programs like Build.AI and Build: Data Science.
A free laptop and $500 learning stipend are provided to support your journey into tech
summer peralta institute: hustle + cis 6
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Kickstart your tech journey with a beginner-friendly summer program for high school students that combines Hack the Hood’s Hustle curriculum with college coursework at Laney College. Students build foundational skills in Python, software development, and technology for social justice while gaining early exposure to college and tech careers.
Through hands-on instruction, identity and career development, company tours, and networking, students build technical skills, confidence, and community while experiencing what it’s like to learn on a college campus. Students can also earn 5 college credits through CIS 6.
Participants may receive up to a $500 learning stipend, a free laptop if needed, and student swag. No prior tech experience is required.
drive: Your Career Pathway
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Turn your tech skills into a career pathway. Drive is an intensive, year-long program designed to help participants earn a Certificate of Achievement in Data Science, prepare for internships and apprenticeships, and navigate their next steps in tech.
Participants strengthen their Python and data science skills through a combination of Hack the Hood’s Tech for Justice curriculum, Laney College coursework, career development, mentorship, and industry exposure. The program also provides support with college enrollment, FAFSA completion, and staying on track toward your goals.
Participants receive a free laptop, $250 monthly learning stipend, mentorship, career development workshops, and a supportive community. Potential career pathways include Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, and Software Engineer.
hustle 2.0: Web Development
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Take your tech skills to the next level by learning how to design and build responsive websites. With some prior tech experience required, Hustle 2.0 provides hands-on training in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript while introducing participants to web development careers.
Through project-based learning, workshops, peer collaboration, and industry career panels, participants develop problem-solving skills and gain real-world experience. You’ll create functional, responsive websites and build a portfolio of projects to showcase your skills to future employers.
A free laptop and $500 learning stipend are provided to support your journey into a career in web development.
Some prior tech knowledge is required.
