The Academy for Software Engineering (AFSE) has a clear mission - to provide a legitimate path to college and career success for 471 New York City public school students. AFSE’s young men and women represent a spectrum of diversity, come from all 5 boroughs, and many will be the first in their family to attend college. AFSE offers a unique educational experience with every student taking 4 years of computer science, participating in 4 years of work-based learning experiences, and receiving 4 years of a one-to-one mentorship with a college-educated professional. AFSE’s young people possess the power to be successful -- they just need the opportunity and access to do so.
"In today's world my spheres of influence, music and tech, are all about solving problems and creating a future in which we all participate. As AFSE graduates, you all are primed to make a profound impact on the world. Most importantly, you are challenging preconceived notions of who can be an engineer."Â
