@codesavvy.bsky.social
MN Nonprofit closing the gender, racial, and socioeconomic gaps in computing by equipping youth and educators with the knowledge, skills, and support to create with technology.
Girls’ Leadership Conference – Free & Online
Open to middle & high school girls.
• Learn what leadership really means
• Build your unique leadership voice
• Hear from Allison Chang, Associate Group Leader at MIT Lincoln Laboratory
📅 Fri, Aug 15
⏰ 1–3 PM CDT
📍 Zoom
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Attention educators, parents, mentors, and all adults supporting youth!
Join Code Savvy for our 2025–26 Professional Development Series — a lineup of FREE 90-minute virtual sessions built just for you.
Register today and get ready to inspire the next generation! www.codesavvy.org/for-teachers...
🌍✨ Happy International Youth Day! ✨🌍
At Code Savvy, we celebrate young tech innovators. From Scratch beginners to Technovation Girls, let's ensure universal computer science education and empower students.
#InternationalYouthDay #CodeSavvy #YouthInTech #EquityInSTEM #TechForGood #FutureInnovator
Exciting news! Christina Llamas is Code Savvy’s new Interim Executive Director.
A mentor, leader, and advocate for inclusive CS education since 2016, she’s helped shape our organization and brings 20+ years in tech talent leadership. We’re thrilled to have her guide us into our next chapter!
Thank you, Marvis Kilgore!
We’re grateful for the care & commitment to equity Marvis brought as our Executive Director. From expanding access to CS to championing young innovators, his leadership made a lasting impact. As he steps into his next chapter as a Bush Fellow, we wish him the best!
📣 Attention MN Educators!
Bring CS to your classroom with the Byte-Sized Challenge — a FREE, beginner-friendly micro:bit curriculum where students design solutions for their communities.
🎁 Bonus: Some educators will receive a free set of micro:bits!
Sign up today! buff.ly/VSCalXB
#microbit
🚀 Our 2025–26 Professional Development Series is here!
Join Code Savvy for free virtual sessions on Scratch, Python, AI, and CodeOrg pathways. Perfect for any adult supporting youth in CS learning
✨ Spots are limited—register today!
www.eventbrite.com/o/code-savvy...
#CodeSavvy #CSEd #EducatorPD
Ready to Code, Create, & Connect?
Join us Sat, July 26 for Code Explorers, a FREE coding event for youth ages 8+ at the St. Paul Library – Dayton's Bluff!
Explore Scratch, Python, web dev, micro:bits, & more w/ mentor support. No experience needed!
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Join us Saturday, July 12th for Code Explorers, a FREE in-person coding experience for youth ages 8+ — no experience needed, just curiosity!
🌟 Explore coding in a fun and supportive space with industry mentors!
📍 St. Paul Public Library – Dayton's Bluff Branch
20250712codeexplorers.eventbrite.com
We had an amazing time at our Innovate For Good Hackathon! 🎉
Students (ages 8–18) coded with micro:bits, tackled global goals, and presented awesome projects!
Huge thanks to our facilitators, mentors, judges, panelists, and sponsors Emerson + Super Go Faster. And shoutout to Jeff Newcomer for 📸
🎉 Congrats to Team Digital Dreamer, Technovation Girls Semifinalists!
Their app Serenidia helps people manage Type 2 Diabetes by scanning nutrition labels and offering tailored, healthier options—an idea inspired by the creator’s father.
📲 Watch their project: buff.ly/CjrZiJ8
🎉 Huge congrats to Team Tech_quintet, Technovation Girls Semifinalists!
Their app DonoHub connects donors, charities, and volunteers to reduce waste and get supplies to those who need them most.
Proud of your innovation and impact! 💡🙌
🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/sYyhfEj
#TechnovationGirls #CodeSavvy
🎉 Shoutout to MME Technovation for being Technovation Girls semifinalists!
Their app Ungrumpify helps teens cut screen time with motivation, goal setting, and gentle nudges to do more off-screen.
Proud of your innovation!
youtu.be/f7MAv_vFu6c?...
🎉 Congrats to Team EcoPixels—Technovation Girls Semifinalists! Their app, STUDY-AIQ, uses AI to support students with learning disabilities and from underserved communities by adapting to emotions and learning needs in real time.
Way to go, EcoPixels! 👏💻
youtu.be/daKPZZjun_I
🔥 Meet the 2025 Spark Scholarship Recipients!
We’re celebrating 14 incredible young technologists & entrepreneurs who are sparking change through creativity, curiosity, & code. These students have shown us what’s possible when opportunity meets passion.
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🚨 Countdown to Code Savvy’s Innovate for Good Hackathon — June 21! 🚨
MN students ages 8–18: join us for a FREE day of coding, teamwork & impact!
🤖 Build with micro:bits
🏆 Win prizes & swag
💡 Create real solutions
Spots are filling fast — register now!
👉 buff.ly/wj0xHQ8
#CodeSavvy #MNTech
🎉 Huge congratulations to our Executive Director, Marvis Kilgore, on being named a 2025 Bush Fellow! 👏
His leadership in STEM equity and youth empowerment continues to inspire. We’re so proud and excited for what’s ahead!
#BushFellow #CodeSavvy #STEMLeadership #EquityInSTEM
🎉 Appapalooza 2025 was a wrap!
23 teams pitched tech solutions in this year’s Technovation Girls Minnesota showcase. 💡 Huge congrats to our regional winners and all who completed their projects — we’re so proud of you!
💜 Thanks to our amazing judges and mentors!
🔗 Read more here: buff.ly/bwHnX3S
🚨 MnAiC Mentors Needed by This Thursday at 5 PM!
Mn Aspirations in Computing (MnAiC) need 11 more female technologists to mentor high school tech honorees this summer (4 virtual sessions, June–Aug).
Many are also part of Technovation Girls MN
Sign up! 👉https://mntech.org/2025-mentor-mash/
🎉 Code Savvy Celebrate 2025 is THIS SUNDAY — RSVP today! 🎉
📅 Sun, May 18 | 2:30–5:30 PM
📍 Hyland Hills Chalet, Bloomington
🎮 Tech playground
🌮 Walking tacos
🏆 Awards + DJ + games
👩💻 Technovation & Spark Scholarship winners announced!
FREE & family-friendly!
👉 RSVP now: buff.ly/zqJfsgx
MN students (ages 8-18), don’t miss your chance to join Code Savvy’s Innovate for Good Hackathon on June 21st! This FREE one-day event is your opportunity to dive into coding, design thinking, and problem-solving, all while making a real impact in your community.
Register: buff.ly/wTxn70C
LET'S CELEBRATE!!
🎉Code Savvy Celebrate is packed w/ tech, tacos, & tons of inspiration!
🌮 Delicious food
🏆 Awards honoring brilliant young innovators
🎮 Games, fun, activities for the whole fam
Sunday, May 18 | 2:30–5:30 PM
Hyland Hills Chalet, Bloomington, MN
Join us! 👉 buff.ly/BQ5mUcZ
🎉 Help us celebrate!
Code Savvy Celebrate is coming up, and we need VOLUNTEERS to make it amazing!
Join us Sunday, May 19 at Hyland Hills Ski Chalet as we honor the incredible achievements of our youth!
Sign up 👉 buff.ly/10OaQDp
Yesterday, ten Technovation Girls MN teams ages 8 -18 wowed a room full of parents, peers, & tech leaders at US Bank with their innovative mobile & web apps.
A huge thank you to US Bank for your continued partnership & belief in our mission. Your support helps build the next gen of technologists. 💜
Attention Educators!
We're expanding the Byte-Sized Challenge to SUMMER! ☀️ 😎
Code Savvy’s FREE micro:bit + design thinking curriculum helps students create real-world solutions and it’s perfect for your summer school or camp program!
Register by May 23rd to get started!
👉 buff.ly/5FoANXZ
🎉 WE’RE SOOO EXCITED!!! 🎉
You're invited to Code Savvy Celebrate 2025! Whether you're new to Code Savvy or a longtime supporter, we want to party with YOU & your fam!
🌮 Food!
🏆 Awards!
🎮 Games!
📅 Sunday, 5/18 at Hyland Hills Chalet - Bloomington, MN
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🚨 Scholarship Deadline Extended! 🚨
The new Spark Scholarship deadline is May 7 at 11:59 PM!
If you’ve been part of a Code Savvy program & you're 8–26 years old, this is your chance to earn $500–$1,250 to fuel your future in tech or entrepreneurship!
📲: buff.ly/9X3Nc5D
🎉 You're Invited to Code Savvy Celebrate!
Whether you're brand new to Code Savvy or have been part of our journey for years, we want to celebrate with YOU & your family!
Join us for tacos, tech, & togetherness 🌮💻✨
Sunday, May 18 | 2:30–5:30 PM
Hyland Hills Chalet, Bloomington, MN
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Join us SATURDAY, 4/26 from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm at Mpls College for a FREE in-person Code Explorers session, for students ages 8+! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, our mentors have your back.
You can explore Scratch, Python, Web development + more!
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Been part of a Code Savvy program like Technovation[MN], Byte-Sized Challenge, or Code Explorers? This is your moment!
🎓 We're awarding SCHOLARSHIPS to young innovators (ages 8–26) passionate about CS, creativity & entrepreneurship!
Apply by 4/30 buff.ly/1KwWk2d
We can’t wait to celebrate YOU! 🚀
