App YOUniversity is an IT StartUp initiative founded by Orlandus Gilmore. App YOUniversity’s motto is “Inspiring youth, to become technology producers not just consumers.” The program is designed to provide IT exposure and jobs to under-served and under-educated youth. App YOUniversity’s philosophy is as technology leaders it is our responsibility to multiply the number of leaders in Information Technology by influencing and education the under-served youth in our community!
Mission:
The mission of App YOUniversity is to inspire and empower under-served youth to become their generation leaders of IT, by providing experiences and education which will decrease poverty and lead to high wage jobs and careers in IT.
Target Market:
This program is designed to help the under-served youth and poverty stricken communities. The under-served continue to be under-represented and lag in education, specifically in Technology, Finance and Energy industries.
- Students: 4th – 12th grades
- College Students: Undergraduates
Programs:
These programs and initiatives provides education, resources, and exposure to the under-served, while providing the opportunity to obtain a high wage job and career in IT. The goal also is to allow our youth to contribute to the change in technology.