ATTN: The Annual Membership fee is $25.00 per child and is required to register for ANY after school programs or activities with the SoLa Tech & Entrepreneurship Center. 

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Cyber Security Ages 16+ Mondays (4:45pm-6:00pm)

Our daily lives have been built off the technology’s ability to connect us with our loved ones, customers, and the world at-large. But we often take security for granted. This course offers tech scholars an opportunity to learn how to defend against these cyber vulnerabilities, while competing in a national competition called Cyber Patriot.

The second half of this course is designed to prepare the Tech Scholar to take the CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification exam, a professional-level certificate that is standard in the cyber security industry. Instruction includes IT literacy, environmental and safety concepts, operating systems, software, hardware, networking, alternative technologies, security, and computational thinking. Tech Scholars utilize the skills and evolving needs of today’s modern workplace to analyze and solve problems within the IT industry.

ATTN: The Annual Membership fee is $25.00 per child and is required to register for ANY after school programs or activities with the SoLa Tech & Entrepreneurship Center. 

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In the Blender 3D Modeling: 14-18 yrs - Tuesday's and Thursdays 6:15pm - 7:30pm

COURSE OVERVIEW

3D modeling is becoming more and more crucial in the world as modern hardware has given rise to technologies that allow for more and more realistic graphics. The 3D modeling market was valued at approximately 13 billion dollars in 2020 and is expected to grow at 20% annually for the next few years.

Many industries can make use of 3D modeling and there are a variety of applications to use. We chose to teach Blender because it is free and very powerful, able to meet the needs of any beginner and beyond. Because the program is free, students can continue their learning even after the course has ended. It is also very popular which means that if you run into a problem, there are a lot of resources to help students solve their issue.

This course is created partly due to the popular demand from our students who have taken our pipeline of courses taking students from a complete beginner to publishing their own VR app. With the skills that you learn in this course and the VR development pipeline, students will be able to make assets and develop their own games and VR worlds with them.

COURSE SUMMARY

Are you ready to move your Blender and 3D journey forward? This will dive into a range of techniques and topics, including 3D modeling and rendering, building scenes and characters, and bringing your creations to life through 3D Blender animation. 

Whether you’re a beginner just exploring 3D modeling and animation for the first time and looking for an intro to Blender, or you’re an experienced professional looking to refine your skills, you’ll find the lessons and exercises will help improve your abilities. 

Learn Blender 3D basics, turn your sketches into 3D models, and create amazing 3D animations of your characters. These classes are broken down into short lessons, with the support of a creative community to help you advance your skills. Students will have the opportunity to print their 3D model on a 3D printer for their final project.

ATTN: The Annual Membership fee is $25.00 per child and is required to register for ANY after school programs or activities with the SoLa Tech & Entrepreneurship Center. 

The Agency - Pitch, Campaign, Compete: Ages 16yrs+ Wednesdays and Thursdays 4:45pm-6:00pm  

"The Agency" is an innovative and impactful course that empowers students to make a real difference in their community. After completing a full session in one of the tech center pathways—E-sports, Entrepreneurship, Technology, or Arts Media Entertainment—students will have the opportunity to join "The Agency" and take on roles as strategists, editors, or creatives. As a cohesive cohort, students will leverage the skillsets gained in their respective tech centers to form an agency with a mission to narrow the digital divide in South Los Angeles. By partnering with small businesses, they will enhance their digital presence and reach, positively impacting the community. Through practical experience and guidance from expert mentors, students will develop marketing strategies, create engaging content, and optimize digital platforms. "The Agency" is not just a course; it's a force for change, fostering growth and empowerment while uniting technology, entrepreneurship, arts, and media to uplift the community. Join us in this transformational journey of driving social impact through digital expertise!

Learning Outcomes: 

Software Solutions

SEO

Copywriting

Data Based Marketing

Trend Mapping

Market research

Brand Identification

Aesthetic curation