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Updates, milestones, and press from across the Beyond Code Collective community.
SpotlightJuly 14, 2026
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
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
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
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 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
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
Our national workforce program for transitioning athletes is now accepting interest for the next cohort.
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PressMarch 31, 2026
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
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
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
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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