NextGen is a youth-focused coding initiative created by Roman Slack to foster computer programming skills among young people through an immersive, hands-on learning experience. Built as a day program, it introduces students to foundational technical concepts and helps them explore careers in computer science and computer engineering.
The curriculum spans a progressive range of topics, beginning with visual programming in Scratch and advancing through web fundamentals such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web UI/UX design. Students also work through Python logic and programming before being introduced to the basics of AI coding, giving them a broad and practical view of modern software development.
Roman Slack built NextGen based on his own experience learning to code, with the goal of inspiring technological curiosity and creative problem-solving in the next generation. The project emphasizes project-based, hands-on lessons and provides a downloadable schedule for prospective participants.
Key Features
- Hands-on, project-based coding lessons
- Beginner-friendly Scratch programming
- Web development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Python logic and programming instruction
- Introductory AI coding lessons
- Guidance on CS and CE career pathways
Tech Stack
Designed and built by Roman Slack, Lead AI Platform Engineer. See more of Roman Slack's work on the projects page or get in touch via the contact page.