Our Mission
Choose 5,000 rural kids
5000 kids, as the name implies, is about developing a pathway for teaching and empowering a large number of kids.
Teach them technology
We help rural Indian students learn software programming and earn global technology certifications. Our program supports them for 3-5 years while they continue to pursue their formal education. The students only need to dedicate 10-12 hours per week to the program.
From rural kids to global citizens
The program focuses on learning that is effective in teaching practical skills in technology. This bridges the divide between academic learning and actual industry needs, making them highly employable. Rural kids can now access and prosper in the global knowledge-based economy.
This philanthropic program is entirely free for the kids
Getting the kids to code
Individual Empowerment
Equip each kid with a complete toolset that enables them to learn at their own pace.
- Individual laptops
- Software development setup
- 5G Internet connectivity
- Online training material
Long Term Teacher Support
Groups of kids are assigned to full time teachers who are accountable for their long term outcomes.
Teachers join virtual classrooms after-school hours and on weekends to help.
Globally Recognized Certifications
Successful outcome of the program is to get kids certified in globally recognized certifications like Harvard University's CS50, CS51.
Kids can focus on getting certified in specific technology frameworks, making them highly desirable for the any employer.
Our first batch of 1,000 kids are getting enrolled in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Our target for the year 2023
We aim to add 1,000 kids each year for the next 5 years
Kids currently enrolled
200
Active enrollment for additional 200 kids is ongoing
Teachers on-boarded
3
2 technology and 1 spoken english teacher
This is a list of education Institutes we are
collabrating with
Schools, Colleges
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KVR, KVR & MKR College,
KhajjipalemEstablished in 1981 by the combined efforts of people of Khajipalem and Surrounding villages for providing higher education to the students of this rural area.
In Khajjipalem area of Pittalavanipalem block of Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. -
ZPHS Alluru, Guntur
Established in year 1961, ZPHS Alluru is located in Rural area of Andhra Pradesh state/ut of India.
In Allur area of Pittalavanipalem block of Guntur district. Area pincode is 522314. -
ZPHS Chandole, Guntur
Established in year 1947, ZPHS Chandole is located in Rural area of Andhra Pradesh state/ut of India.
In Chandole area of Pittalavanipalem block of Guntur district. Area pincode is 522311. -
ZPHS Khaipalem, Guntur
ZPHS Khaipalem was established in 1978 and it is managed by the Local body.
It is located in Rural area. It is located in Pittalavanipalem block of Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. -
ZPHS Manthenavaripalem, Guntur
ZPHS Manthenavaripalem was established in 1959 and it is managed by the Local body.
It is located in Rural area. It is located in Pittalavanipalem block of Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. -
ZPHS Yazali, Guntur
Established in year 1961, ZPHS Yazali is located in Rural area of Andhra Pradesh state/ut of India.
It is located in Karlapalem block of Guntur district.
Enrollment, enablement, employment. Here is the 5000 kids program
Enrollment,
enablement,
employment.
Here is the 5000 Kids program
Enroll kids from rural schools, colleges
We are currently enrolling two distinct groups of kids. Both groups have some benefits compared to the other.
The outcomes of each group will be evaluated at regular intervals during the life of the program. The overall outcomes will become apparent in the next couple of years.
Colleges
The first group consists of kids who have just started their first year of college and will graduate in the next 3 to 4 years.
Active enrollment
Schools
The second group aims to identify kids who are slightly earlier in their education cycle, meaning kids who are currently in the ninth or tenth grade, and work with them.
Active enrollment
Select kids with basic skills
Anyone can enroll in our program regardless of their education level. Whether they are in the 9th grade in school, or in college studying commerce or arts, they are welcome to join us.
Basic English and analytical skills are the only requirements for kids to join.
English comprehension
First, they must be able to read, write and understand English. They should be able to understand any English movie by watching it.
Analytical skills
Two, they must show their analytical abilities by taking a small quiz that we have created to measure their potential for software programming.
Sponsor each individual kid for a complete toolkit
The program is build to be done along with the kids’ regular school or college workloads. hence, the program aims to empower each kid with a complete toolset and let them learn at their own pace.
Individual laptops
Software development environment setup
5G Internet connectivity
Online training material
Virtual classrooms
On-demand teachers
Courses that focus on practical skills in technology
Course material
The computer science course content is sourced from some of the top open universities in the world, such as Harvard University and Stanford Open University. These courses are presented in some of the best self-paced formats, covering various levels of computer science from basic to advanced.
The courses are chosen for their effectiveness in teaching practical skills in technology, and narrows the gap between education curriculum in universities and actual industry needs. This is highly desirable for prospective employers.
Certifications
These universities provide globally acclaimed credentials when the course is completed. We begin with the CS50 program from Harvard University, which is one of the best introductory courses in computer science and also the most popular. This program gives a completion certificate from Harvard University, which will be a great addition to the kids’ resume.
Depending on the individual kid’s technology preference, they can complete advanced courses from Harvard University such as CS 50 Java, CS 50 Web technologies, or CS 50 Python.
This is a lifelong learning path with abundant resources and certifications such as the CS50, CS51. Each level of certification helps the kids master a specific technology framework, and thus makes them highly desirable for the employer who needs that technology.
Support self-learning with guidance from dedicated teachers
While these courses are built for self learning, we agument the learning by providing full time teachers who log-in to virtual classrooms during school off-hours, and on the weekends. These teachers are available as a resource for the kids to tap into on-demand.
They assist the kids in broad level course navigation and deeper technology concepts.
These teachers are responsible for a certain batch of students and keep a track of the progress of their batch over the years. The teachers are responsible to ensure that the students continue to actively participate during the full course of this program.
Successful outcomes include employment, college sponserships
1
For our first group of college students, we have them under this program for three or four years, depending on whether they are enrolled in a three-year or a four-year degree programme.
During this time, we will help them develop the foundations of software programming and guide them to specialize in a specific technology domains of their interest.
By acquiring globally recognized certifications, they will become highly employable in the technology sector by the time they complete their degree courses.
2
For the second group of students who are enrolled from the 9th or 10th grade of school, we have them enrolled in our program for 5-7 years.
During their school years, we start preparing them on the foundations of software programming.
Those who pass the certifications can get scholarships for computer science degrees across India.
We continue to mentor them while they pursue their computer science degree, enabling them to do advanced level certifications, making them highly desirable to prospective employers.
-
Enroll kids from rural schools, colleges
We are currently enrolling two distinct groups of kids. Both groups have some benefits compared to the other.
The outcomes of each group will be evaluated at regular intervals during the life of the program. The overall outcomes will become apparent in the next couple of years.Colleges
The first group consists of kids who have just started their first year of college and will graduate in the next 3 to 4 years.
Active enrollment
Schools
The second group aims to identify kids who are slightly earlier in their education cycle, meaning kids who are currently in the ninth or tenth grade, and work with them.
Active enrollment
-
Select kids with basic skills
Anyone can enroll in our program regardless of their education level. Whether they are in the 9th grade in school, or in college studying commerce or arts, they are welcome to join us.
Basic English and analytical skills are the only requirements for kids to join.
English comprehension
First, they must be able to read, write and understand English. They should be able to understand any English movie by watching it.
Analytical skills
Two, they must show their analytical abilities by taking a small quiz that we have created to measure their potential for software programming.
-
Sponsor each individual kid for a complete toolkit
The program is build to be done along with the kids’ regular school or college workloads. hence, the program aims to empower each kid with a complete toolset and let them learn at their own pace.
Individual laptops
Software development environment setup
5G Internet connectivity
Online training material
Virtual classrooms
On-demand teachers
-
Courses that focus on practical skills in technology
Course material
The computer science course content is sourced from some of the top open universities in the world, such as Harvard University and Stanford Open University. These courses are presented in some of the best self-paced formats, covering various levels of computer science from basic to advanced.
The courses are chosen for their effectiveness in teaching practical skills in technology, and narrows the gap between education curriculum in universities and actual industry needs. This is highly desirable for prospective employers.
Certifications
These universities provide globally acclaimed credentials when the course is completed. We begin with the CS50 program from Harvard University, which is one of the best introductory courses in computer science and also the most popular. This program gives a completion certificate from Harvard University, which will be a great addition to the kids’ resume.
Depending on the individual kid’s technology preference, they can complete advanced courses from Harvard University such as CS 50 Java, CS 50 Web technologies, or CS 50 Python.
This is a lifelong learning path with abundant resources and certifications such as the CS50, CS51. Each level of certification helps the kids master a specific technology framework, and thus makes them highly desirable for the employer who needs that technology.
-
Support self-learning with guidance from dedicated teachers
While these courses are built for self learning, we agument the learning by providing full time teachers who log-in to virtual classrooms during school off-hours, and on the weekends. These teachers are available as a resource for the kids to tap into on-demand.
They assist the kids in broad level course navigation and deeper technology concepts.
These teachers are responsible for a certain batch of students and keep a track of the progress of their batch over the years. The teachers are responsible to ensure that the students continue to actively participate during the full course of this program.
-
Successful outcomes include employment, college sponserships
1
For our first group of college students, we have them under this program for three or four years, depending on whether they are enrolled in a three-year or a four-year degree programme.
During this time, we will help them develop the foundations of software programming and guide them to specialize in a specific technology domains of their interest.
By acquiring globally recognized certifications, they will become highly employable in the technology sector by the time they complete their degree courses.
2
For the second group of students who are enrolled from the 9th or 10th grade of school, we have them enrolled in our program for 5-7 years.
During their school years, we start preparing them on the foundations of software programming.
Those who pass the certifications can get scholarships for computer science degrees across India.We continue to mentor them while they pursue their computer science degree, enabling them to do advanced level certifications, making them highly desirable to prospective employers.