PythonBeginner
Introduction to Python
Beginning students' first experience with Python programming through our free community program.
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FreeSoldering Clinic
Students practice assembly techniques, tool safety, and electronics troubleshooting while building take-home projects.
The Soldering Clinic teaches students essential soldering skills through practical, hands-on experience. Students learn safety procedures and proper soldering techniques that enable them to construct soldering kits. As part of the class, students receive a small soldering kit to practice with, and are encouraged to bring their own kits from home to continue developing their skills. This clinic supports our robotics program by giving students the ability to assemble and modify electronic components, but the skills learned apply to any electronics project. This clinic may be offered as part of the robotics program or as a standalone workshop.
How to enroll
Soldering Clinic is offered through our Tech Club program, so to take this class, join the Tech Club and watch for announcements.
Our community programs remove financial and geographic barriers to quality computer science education. Through partnerships with schools, libraries, and community centers across San Diego County, we provide free Tech Club workshops, scholarship opportunities, and outreach initiatives. We work directly with Title I schools, community organizations, and local libraries to bring experienced instructors and hands-on programming curriculum to students who might not otherwise have access to these opportunities. Many students who begin in our free community programs continue on to our paid weekly classes as they advance their skills.
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