BLUE|1647
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BLUE1647(TM) is an award-winning network of education and technology innovation platforms that foster economic development in technology and 21st Century skills through people development (classes, workshops, and events around technology), workforce development (through youth and adult technology programs to prepare individuals for high-demand jobs) and Business Acceleration (through industry events). As a beacon of resource, BLUE1647 provides impactful individuals and students the resources to realize their ideas for a better world. The BLUE1647 community is a vibrant example of the ways in which creative professionals, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and nonprofits can come together to make meaningful, lasting impact.
Cities Impacted
We impact communities through education, diversity, and technology.
DePaul University
Chicago, IL.
Provided Powered by Blue trainings & events.
Apple Store Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL.
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Google HQ
California and Chicago, IL.
Provided Powered by Blue trainings & events.
Pre-K to Elementary Schools
Midwest, U.S.A.
Provides Powered by Blue trainings & events.
Collaborative Space
St. Louis, Missouri
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Collaborative Space
Compton, California
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Collaborative Space
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Collaborative Space
The Lab (Haiti)
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Collaborative Space
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Uber HQ
Chicago IL.
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Avalon Gardens
701 E 88th Place Los Angeles CA
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William Mead
1300 N. Cardinal Los Angles CA
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Imperial Courts
1300 N. Cardinal Los Angles CA
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Mizpah, NJ
Atlantic County, New Jersey
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NEIU El Centro
Northwest Side, Chicago IL.
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Impactful Metrics
19,500
Youth taught in STEM, hardware, and cutting-edge technologies.
55
Cities impacted across the U.S. and internationally.
1,500
Trained in sequential cohort-base STEM instruction.
White House Tech Hire
Partner since 2016.
U.S. Department of Labor Certified
For software development.
Harvard University
Graduate School of Education has noted our methodology in their classrooms.
Gold Edison Award
Best youth STEM Education and Curriculum.
Chicago Innovation Award
Recognized as an industry leader for commitment to multiple tech communities.
Co-Learn
Participate in our suite of programming whether you’re an entrepreneur, student, or parent looking to level up your career.
Build tangible skills in web, mobile, and design through workshops and classes.
Code Chicago is a series of hands-on, mobile development, web programming and design workshops held at the innovation centers, where every participant will work with one another and join in the spirit of collaboration and learning. It is this aspect of education that we trust would resonate most with our participants — and that with an open atmosphere where no question is off limits, we see interesting and inspiring thinking about how to embrace the openness of technology as an opportunity palette — and to really push what might seem conventionally possible with a web browser, and a mobile device having an internet connection. Learn more here or signup for emailed event notifications.
Direct access to leading experts.
E.L.I.T.E. (Entrepreneur, Leadership, Intelligence, Technology, and Empowerment) is a pop-up series, with experts who share their insider perspective on cutting-edge knowledge, tools or methods. Industry experts break down emerging technologies and trends in a hands-on workshop or 1-on-1 office hour meeting. Topics cover entrepreneurship, technology, data, digital marketing, sales, leadership, and more. Learn more here.
Women in Technology & Entrepreneurship.
The 1919 Women in Technology Initiative. The name of the women’s cohort pays homage to the 19th amendment and voting rights act for women. This initiative focuses on bringing together Chicago women in technology through education and collaborations. 1919 is in partnership with Accenture, one of the world’s leading organizations providing management consulting, technology and outsourcing services. Sign up for updates here.
Educating and inspiring youth with the skills and resources to pursue opportunities in technology.
Latina Girls Code was created to provide education, resources, and a community for young Latinas, ages 7 - 17, who are interested in the many fields of technology. Educational events are held in cities across the U.S. Learn more here.
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General Inquiries
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A donation to BLUE|1647 gives us the ability to support various programs throughout the year. We sincerely thank you for your generosity.
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