Code and Lead — High School AI Program Internship (Starts January 2027)

Is your high schooler ready for something beyond the classroom? After a hugely successful first session, Code and Lead, our AI internship for high school students (grades 9–12), is back for January 2027!
Students work in small teams of 2–3 to identify a real problem and build a working AI solution from start to finish, using tools professionals use today like Claude and ChatGPT. The program ends with a Shark Tank-style showcase where teams pitch their product. Last session's teams built:
• Sees-For-You: an AI that captures and describes images for people with low vision
• Study Buddy: an AI study helper powered by Google's Gemini
• Small-Biz Sidekick: an AI business assistant with a built-in website widget
Every other week, students join Zoom sessions with Vaishali to learn about different AI platforms. Vaishali holds six Anthropic certifications. As part of this internship, students will also help teach and mentor younger students at our Coder School locations.
What your teen will gain: real AI skills, problem solving, public speaking, and leadership, plus an official Code and Lead Certificate of Completion for college applications and resumes.
Requirements: Basic Python knowledge and a willingness to learn and have fun!
Details: Starts January 2027 · 4 months · once a week, 1 hour · $299/month
Schedules and timing will be determined based on students' availability.
Capped at 10 students per location, so reserve your spot today!