CK++
CK++ is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) status organization registered with the IRS. This organization aims to support continuing education for IT, Engineering, and Technology-related programs. Information Technology crosses over to so many sectors of our lives. We aim to promote IT literacy skills, micro-credentialing, upskilling, and continuing education for learners regardless of background.
Our Mission Statement:
"To empower all humans to bridge their gaps between IT knowledge and understanding."
Vision for Education
Keys to success for the company include overcoming five major roadblocks to people pursuing education, including:
•Financial: Poverty, school fees.
•Physical: Remote location, poor infrastructure, climate events.
•Social: Bias, bullying, disability stigma, discrimination.
• Institutional: Overcrowding, unqualified teachers, lack of resources.
• Personal: Mental health (stress/anxiety), lack of motivation.
Inspiring Students
Open-Source Innovation
We aim to provide opportunities for individuals to contribute to Open Source Software (OSS) projects. The following outcomes are anticipated for members of CK++:
•Reducing the time it takes to commit volunteer code contributions from CK++ members to Open Source.
•Increasing contributions to the IT field from people who are non-IT professionals.
•Increasing the amount of non-tech businesses who contribute to Open Source.
Organizational Goals
•To provide discounted access to 3rd-party IT learning resources, such as scholarly journals, guides, video content, and IT labs for children, teenagers, and adults.
•To create custom learning material and pathways within our Learning Management System of choice.
•To promote IT literacy skills, micro-credentialing, upskilling, and IT continuing education for learners regardless of background.
•To partner with other organizations and nonprofit groups that promote IT literacy skills, including groups that assist people in underserved communities.
•To provide research grants to support IT, Engineering and Technology-related initiatives, including Open Source Software projects.
•To raise awareness for child prodigies who have been discriminated against due to factors such as age and homeschooling status.
Impact on Open-Source
We aim to actively contribute to core OSS projects, ensuring high-quality code and sustainable development for the global IT sector.
Code Contribution
We aim to foster vibrant communities that bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application through collaborative innovation.
Community Building
We aim to establish and promote governance standards that ensure transparency, security, and long-term sustainability for all OSS projects.
Governance Standards
Support Digital Equity
We are dedicated to bridging the digital divide and empowering the next generation of IT, Engineering, and Technology leaders. Your support can help empower students, regardless of background.
Your Support Matters
Your donation helps to empower students. By contributing, you can support continuing education programs, micro-credentialing, upskilling and open-source innovation that bridge the digital divide.