AnnouncementOctober 8, 2026
There's a Seat for You
What six months of holding a door open taught us, and four ways to walk through it.
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WHAT'S
HAPPENING
Updates, milestones, and press from across the Beyond Code Collective community.
Announcement
AnnouncementSeptember 10, 2026
Code Along Beyond: Music Launches This Saturday With Apple
A new season of free, hands-on coding education launches September 12. Build a custom playlist app with Swift, Xcode, and Apple Intelligence—no experience required.
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SpotlightJuly 14, 2026
Kleon Penn Passes CompTIA Tech+ on His First Try
Kleon Penn is part of the very first Beyond the Game cohort — the group that had to be the proof the model worked. He just passed the CompTIA Tech+ exam on his first attempt, with a score of 700.
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AnnouncementJuly 13, 2026
Volunteer With Beyond Code Collective
Our volunteer portal is live. Sign up, browse open volunteer roles, report your hours, and look up your contact record — everything you need to get involved is in one place.
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EventJune 19, 2026
What's Coming Up: Free Summer Workshops at The Forge ATL
From design and game-making to vibe coding and digital storytelling — here's everything Beyond Code Collective has on the calendar this summer. Every session is free and hosted at ATDC in Atlanta.
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AnnouncementJune 1, 2026
Future Cod3rs Camp: BCC Partners with Holberton to Bring Coding & Leadership to Youth in Puerto Rico
This June, BCC and Holberton Coding School are offering a two-week, full-day coding and leadership program for youth ages 10–14 in San Juan, PR. Scholarships available.
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SpotlightApril 22, 2026
Ramon Clemente Passed Two IT Certifications. He's Not Done.
Ramon Clemente spent years playing basketball before he took over Beyond the Game. This year he became the program's best argument — passing CompTIA Tech+ and Network+, with a security certification up next.
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PressApril 15, 2026
Our CEO on the No. 1 Trait Workers Need to Succeed
Founder & CEO Cristina Mancini joined CNBC to talk about the future of work and the skills that matter most in an AI-driven economy.
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AnnouncementApril 5, 2026
Beyond The Game Kicks Off Its Spring 2026 Cohort
Our national workforce program for transitioning athletes is now accepting interest for the next cohort.
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PressMarch 31, 2026
Beyond Code Collective Announces Leadership Team and Tech Futures National Council
Beyond Code appoints Mica Le John as Executive Director, Jihan Johnston-McGlotten as Managing Director of The Forge, and Ramon Clemente as Head of Beyond The Game — alongside a distinguished Tech Futures National Council.
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PressMarch 17, 2026
Beyond Code Collective Announces The Forge, An Intergenerational Innovation and Workforce Hub
The first Forge residency launches in Atlanta in partnership with Georgia Tech's Advanced Technology Development Center, offering free programming for learners of all ages starting March 21.
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EventMarch 9, 2026
The Forge: ATL Opens Its Doors
Our first residency launched in Atlanta, convening educators, technologists, and community leaders to imagine the future of tech together.
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PressMarch 5, 2026
Beyond Code Collective Launches to Expand AI Literacy and Prepare the Next Generation of Tech Leaders
The standalone nonprofit will serve as an integrated ecosystem with virtual and place-based skills-building programs, equipping learners of all backgrounds with the skills to thrive in a tech-driven economy.
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