In 2019, (human)x was excited to learn about the Academies of Louisville mission.<\/p>\n
The organization, run through Jefferson County Public Schools, connects high schools to businesses and community partners to provide students a hands-on learning experience shaped by real-world careers.<\/p>\n
By 2020, the agency network had visited two schools and was excited to partner with Waggener High School\u2019s Web Development\/Administration academy, working with students grades 10-12 taught by Debra Robinson. The team met with Ms. Robinson and her students in their classrooms, and also the school\u2019s principal.<\/p>\n
Then the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools and (human)x\u2019s office. Waggener moved to NTI learning for the remainder of the Fall 2020 semester and have started the school year continuing NTI.<\/p>\n
The need for real-life education and experiences was still needed, however. When the Academies of Louisville reached back out to (human)x in the spring of 2020 to continue the partnership virtually, they were excited to jump on board.<\/p>\n
For the next six weeks, members of (human)x\u2019s development team will join Waggener\u2019s Web Development\/Administration class over Zoom to teach them how to develop a website for a business of their choice.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an opportunity I wish I had when I was their age,\u201d said Eric Kraig, director of software engineering at (human)x. \u201cWe feel this challenge is in line with what we do regularly at (human)x, as well as provides the framework to something they can now build on their own, for any type of business or service.\u201d<\/p>\n
Through creating this website, students will learn JavaScript, CodePen, Webflow, and other basic coding skills through members of (human)x\u2019s development team.<\/p>\n
But that\u2019s not all. (human)x wants to provide a competitive edge to the class, so they\u2019ll be giving students the opportunity to choose a business \u2014 either fictional or real \u2014 and create a website for that brand. The website must include:<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 At least three pages and a global navigation.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A contact form.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An interactive element.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A global footer.<\/p>\n
The student who creates the best website that meets all of the requirements will receive a custom-made, personalized computer trophy.<\/p>\n
\u201c(human)x planted roots in Louisville 20+ years ago and we\u2019ve grown into a powerhouse technology and marketing group both locally and nationally,\u201d said John Rivers III, Leap Group\u2019s agency fit consultant. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to help foster the next generation of development professionals in our hometown and partnering with the Academies of Louisville is an incredible way to serve the community, empower students and help create future Louisville leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n