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YoungWonks: Coding and Engineering for Kids and Teens

YoungWonks Pleasanton LogoYoungWonks is Bay Area’s leading Coding and Engineering Program for Kids and Teens. YoungWonks studnets have won more engineering and coding accolades than any other school or after-school program in the Bay Area.
Its a steps and levels based year round program with world’s most comprehensive computer science curriculum, designed for kids and teens.
To know more about our curriculum and teaching methodology, you may also check the below 1 minute video:

YoungWonks students recently won first prize at the US National Robotics Competition. See the winning run at:

YoungWonks Programs can be attended at its Pleasanton, CA center or Online from anywhere in the world. In-person classes have 4:1 student teacher ratio and are 1.5 hours long. Online classes are one-on-one with a live instructor and are 45 minutes long.
To enroll or attend a free trial class please visit:
https://www.youngwonks.com/welcome/admission
or Call: 855-966-5756

Get kids excited about Coding and Technology – Free Event

Come and experience how you can take advantage of Raspberry Pi, Robotics, Games, etc. to get kids excited about technology and innovation.
Free Event –Very Limited seats.
Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (PDT), Pleasanton, CA
Register at: http://youngwonks-open-house-18.eventbrite.com 2x2Front YoungWonks
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Raspberry Pi
Automation possibilities with Raspberry Pi
Robotics with Raspberry Pi and Python Programming
Scratch Programming
3D Modelling
Raspberry Pi is a credit card sized computer which can be used to create cool electronics projects. We use Python programming for all Raspberry Pi projects. Its a great way to develop interest in technology and learn coding.
Parents/Guardians are required to be with their kids at all times.
To know more about YoungWonks or the programs we offer call 855-966-5756 or inf…@w…com

Coding Instructor for Kids – Part-time weekend job

We are looking for Computer Programming Instructors to introduce kids to the wonderful world of Computer Programming.
Requirements:
*Self-driven with excellent teaching and communication skills.
*Someone with enthusiasm, energy and ability to help children achieve their best.
*Familiarity with at least one computer programming language.
*Bachelors or masters degree in computer science or engineering preferred but not required.
*Training and mentorship to learn Python Programming will be provided.

We are a fast growing technology company creating cutting edge technology education curriculum, teaching methodology and teaching tools. We are disrupting how technology is taught and have achieved incredible feats by using very innovative teaching methods.
You will be making a difference in the lives of young children. Coding is a life skill now. You will be introducing kids to coding at a young age, which will very likely have a very positive impact on their future. This is a very satisfying and rewarding job where you wont have a dull moment. Apply only if you feel mission driven and want to make a difference.
Right candidates will also be involved in our product development initiatives.
We are an E-Verified company.
Required education:

  • Bachelor’s

Interested candidates should send their resume to: job…@w…com

Introduction to Raspberry Pi – Free Event @YoungWonks on Feb 14, 2015

This is a YoungWonks Open House event on Feb 14. This event is for children (Ages: 7 to 18) and their parents/guardians.YoungWonks

Children and parents will be introduced to Raspberry Pi at this open house. Raspberry Pi is a credit card sized computer which can be used to create cool electronics projects such as christmas lights and moving robots.

Introduction will be hands-on in small groups. We will contact you to setup time for the hands-on session.
Open house timings are from 2:30 to 4:30 PM.
Parents/Guardians are required to be with their kids at all times.
Register for the event at: http://youngwonks-open-house-11.eventbrite.com
To know more about YoungWonks, please visit: www.YoungWonks.com

Computer Programming and Electronics for Kids at YoungWonks Pleasanton

YoungWonks offers cutting-edge technology education to kids between the ages of 7 and 18. The cirriculum focusses on learning by doing, inquiry based learning and assisted practice, for maximum knowledge stickiness.YoungWonks Pleasanton

* Small class size with 4:1 student teacher ratio.
* 1.5 Hour classes to give children adequate hands-on-leaning time.
* Focus on fundamentals that helps children learn any programming language.
* Use latest hardware and software.
* Teach skills that are widely used across many industries. So that children can continue to use them even after class is over.
* Mission driven teachers who have stellar academic background, experience.
* Combine skills learnt in multiple programs to create intersting self-designed projects (robots, home-automation, etc)
* Large modern and independent teaching center conveniently located in Pleasanton.

Curent offerings:

* YoungWonks Scratch Programming (Recommended age: 7 and above)
* YoungWonks Python Programming ((Recommended age: 7 and above)
* YoungWonks Circuit Magic (Recommended age: 10 and above)
* YoungWonks SPER – Scratch, Python and Electronics with Raspberry Pi (Recommended age: 10 and above)
* YoungWonks prototyping with Raspberry Pi and Arduino. (Recommended age: 10 and above)

Open House on weekends. Attend a FREE 1 hour Introduction to Raspberry Pi class at the Open House. Register online at: http://www.youngwonks.com/welcome/admission

You may also call us at: 855-966-5756 (1-855-WONKSKNOW)