"I felt that this internship showed me many career paths and prepared me for projects that are in the field of electrical engineering and others. The mentors are very knowledgeable and I would always learn something new because of them."
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Years of Impact
Founded in 2015, BCAUSEICAN is a nonprofit organization focused on closing the digital divide by bringing STEM, coding, AI, and technology education to underserved communities—especially youth and seniors. We believe that lasting change starts at the community level — with education, empowerment, and a commitment to moving each generation forward.
A unique partnership is closing the digital divide by creating community-led AI literacy programs for underserved youth and families through a collaboration with UMD researchers.
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Funds support research focused on accessibility, social justice, sustainability and learning — including BCAUSEICAN's AI literacy work.
Read MoreProviding technology and digital literacy education to underserved communities.
Serving families, schools, and communities in the local DMV area through technology and STEM education.
Empowering individuals with skills that create real-world opportunities that help move communities forward.
Strengthening communities by creating access to opportunities that many people would otherwise miss.
Bridging the digital divide by making technology education accessible to all ages, backgrounds, and communities.
Six focused programs designed to build digital confidence and open doors for learners of all ages.
The GROW Program introduces elementary school students to computer coding through SCRATCH, one of the world's leading developmental coding languages taught in over 200 countries. Participants build foundational technology skills and graduate with a SCRATCH Coding Certification.
More Info →The RISE Program provides middle school students with hands-on coding instruction using Python, one of the leading programming languages in the technology industry. Participants develop foundational skills in coding, data science, and cybersecurity while earning a Python Coding Certification.
More Info →The SOAR Program provides coding instruction to high school students. SOAR program participants graduate with a Certification in Cloud Computing, PYTHON, or JAVA Coding—all highly sought after in the job market, which allows students to secure internships and jobs in the industry ahead of their counterparts.
More Info →Through engaging, hands-on full-day training sessions, the TEACH Program equips teachers and school administrators with the tools, strategies, and resources needed to incorporate STEM and coding concepts into daily classroom instruction and lesson plans.
More Info →The THRIVE Program provides adults with hands-on technology workshops designed to build confidence and digital literacy skills. Classes are typically held one evening each week and are customized to meet individual needs, covering topics from setting up email accounts to using platforms like Google Classroom, Canvas, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and more.
More Info →The organization's newest INTELLIGENCE program provides bilingual, community-based AI and data science education for K–12 students. Through hands-on, project-based learning, participants explore machine learning, ethical AI, natural language processing, neural networks, and other emerging technologies that are shaping the future.
More Info →A glimpse into the lives we're changing together
Every photo tells a story of growth, discovery, and opportunity. Our gallery captures the moments that define the BCAUSEICAN mission—from students writing their first lines of code and earning certifications to volunteers, mentors, and community partners making a lasting impact. These images represent more than events; they showcase lives being transformed through technology, education, and empowerment. Explore the moments that inspire us and see how together we are creating brighter futures, one learner at a time.
BCAUSEICAN's commitment to expanding access to technology education has earned national and local recognition through numerous grants, awards, and community partnerships that support its mission of creating opportunity through digital literacy.
Upcoming schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year
Virtual Workshop - AI Literacy Adult Senior Workshop (Weekdays 5-6:30pm)
Virtual Workshop - AI Literacy Adult Senior Workshop (Saturday 12-1:30pm, 90 min)
City of Hyattsville - AI Literacy Adult Senior Workshop (Wednesday 12-1:30pm, 90 min)
Partner institutions driving change in their communities
Hear directly from the students, families, volunteers, and community partners whose lives have been transformed through technology, education, and opportunity.
"I just wanted to take a moment to share how wonderful the BCIC afterschool program was for both the parents and students here at Riverdale Elementary! Thank you for providing such a valuable experience for our community."
Jailine Almirez
Community School Coordinator at Riverdale Elementary School
"Our 2nd grade daughter enrolled in their coding for K-2 course afterschool for 10 weeks, and loved the experience! This organization opened our eyes to the wonderful possibility of young students learning to code during the early years. We look forward to enrolling her into the AI program soon. Thank you again, BCAUSEICAN!"
Jewel B Smith
Parent at Robert Goddard Montessori
"We chose to partner with BCAUSEICAN Inc. to offer STEM and coding opportunities-and the students absolutely love it! I've thoroughly enjoyed working with the team; they even joined us for our Cultural Arts Night, where they proudly displayed some of the students' work. I truly appreciate their partnership and look forward to continued collaboration in the years to come."
Phi Thach-Seals
Community School Program Manager
"Thanks to BCAUSEICAN, our students left with enhanced coding abilities and increased confidence in their problem-solving skills. We are grateful for their dedication and look forward to future collaborations. I highly recommend BCAUSEICAN to any school seeking to inspire the next generation of coders!"
Airis Freeman
Assistant Principal at Robert Goddard Montessori
"What and where would we be technically without you! Thank you so much. You have been hands on and epic in making sure the entire model run smoothly with no malfunctions. BCAUSEICAN rocks and we are grateful to have you on our team and partner. Coding is the future and thanks to you. Our youth have been learning to code for over 3 years."
Melissa Laws
Shaw Community Center Program Director
"Ian has truly enjoyed learning coding in the Computer Coding Class this Summer with Mr. Ron and loves to practice on Scratch."
Imanni Augustin
Parent of Ian Powell - Program Attendee
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