Apple Developer Academy in Detroit Celebrates its Third Graduating Class

The Apple Developer Academy today celebrated its third graduating class, as nearly 200 Detroiters wrapped up classes with the skills needed to excel in the city’s rapidly expanding tech sector. & This partnership between Apple and Michigan State University offers a free, intensive 10-month program focused on coding, design, marketing, project management, and newly introduced curriculum for artificial intelligence technologies and frameworks. The academy, now with more than 1,000 graduates, prioritizes inclusivity, encouraging a diverse range of students, aged 18 to over 70 years old, to develop innovative tech solutions that address local community needs. & As part of the Gilbert Family Foundation and Rocket Community Fund’s $500 million, 10-year commitment to Detroit, the Apple Developer Academy goes beyond providing training. It fosters a direct talent pipeline, connecting graduates with internships and career opportunities at local businesses throughout Detroit. This strengthens the city’s tech ecosystem and creates pathways to economic mobility for Detroiters. & “The Apple Developer Academy is a perfect example of how we’re supporting Detroiters to build skills that will help them get paid,” said Laura Grannemann, Executive Director of the Gilbert Family Foundation. “Detroit is rapidly becoming one of the nation’s leading technology hubs, and the Academy’s...