Hack the Hood provides technical training in high in-demand multimedia and tech skills to youth who will then apply their learning through real-world consulting projects with locally-owned businesses and non-profits.
During sprints that are 6-weeks long, low-income youth gain hands-on training and experience executing search engine optimization; building mobile friendly, responsive web sites using template software; and getting clients listed in local maps and directories.
Youth also learn transferable leadership, entrepreneurship, and life skills under the direction of experienced trainers from Center for Media Change/Oakland Local, United Roots and HUB Oakland.
American Steel Studios is proud to be partnering with Hack the Hood providing opportunities for youth to interact with and support the growing creative economy in West Oakland. You can too.
Get your business online! Support local youth development!
Having your own web site isn’t enough to market your services online. Hack the Hood makes sure you show up in Google Maps, Directories & listings and gives you a free 1-page mobile web site that will land at the top of mobile search results. All for free–this is a funded program.
Stay local, Support Oakland Youth. Learn more about Hack the Hood