The Hidden Genius Project – PHENND https://phennd.org We are a network of over 25 colleges and universities that strengthens service learning in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:34:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Intensive Immersion Program – The Hidden Genius Project – Apply by Feb 20 https://phennd.org/update/intensive-immersion-program-the-hidden-genius-project-apply-by-feb-20/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:34:14 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=87407 The Hidden Genius Project trains and mentors Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills to transform their lives and communities. Our program is year-round (15-months – two consecutive summers and one full school year) and is open to students currently be in 8th through 10th grade, and will be in 9th through 11th grade next fall.

Application deadline is February 20, 2026.

Learn more and apply.

]]> Brothers Code 2025 – Dec 13 https://phennd.org/update/brothers-code-2025-dec-13/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:48:39 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=87070 The Hidden Genius Project invites young people of color in middle and high school to join the 13th Annual Brothers Code event. This event is meant to expose young people to skills and networks that can guide them to exciting opportunities within the tech sector. We will also host a concurrent program for adults! We invite parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, counselors, champions, and any other interested adults to register to participate in their own simultaneous program.

Date and Time: December 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location:  New Foundations Charter High School, 4850 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia, PA 19136

Learn more and register.

We will need general, non-technical volunteers to help with event set-up, people movement, food set-up and distribution, registration, and basic support of the program participants. We also need volunteers to support implementation of the youth and adult program sessions, which include technical skills activities, entrepreneurship projects, and exploration of career pathways.

Interested in volunteering? Sign up HERE.

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