National Programs

The Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship

Eligibility: Currently enrolled in high school as a sophomore, junior, or senior, be a resident of New York State, Newark, Atlanta, Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area, or Los Angeles. 

​The Knowledge House is seeking high school youth interested in learning code and design skills! The Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship (KKCF) is cofounded by Hip Hop Artist French Montana and supports youth interested in STEM.

Commitment Snapshot

  • This is a Virtual, 12-month program that begins in Summer 2025.
  • Commit 16 hours per week to the 6-week summer phase.
  • Commit 2 hours per month for the 2025-2026 academic year for college access and career-readiness workshops.
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The Innovation Fellowship

Eligibility: Ages 18+, household income under $60,000 ($55,000 for Atlanta), be a resident of New York State, Newark, Atlanta, Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area, or Los Angeles.

The Knowledge House launched the Innovation Fellowship in 2020. This program aims to serve adult job seekers from diverse backgrounds with little to no formal post-secondary educational experience and turn them into entry-level programmers, data analysts, cyber security analysts, and other entry-level roles in tech.

Commitment Snapshot (Applications are currently closed for 2025.)

  • This is a Hybrid, 12-month program that begins in early 2026. 
  • Commit to 36 hours per week for the entire duration of the year-long fellowship, including largely remote classes Monday through Thursday.
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Digital Literacy Program

The Digital Literacy Program is designed to build foundational digital skills for the workplace. This program caters to learners of all ages, helping them develop basic digital literacy, acquire job-relevant tech knowledge, and explore cutting-edge technologies like generative AI platforms.

As part of this initiative, the program hosts Tech Empowerment Days - free, one-day workshops to empower young professionals and career changers. Participants will learn about various tech career paths, develop essential digital skills for the workplace, get hands-on experience with emerging tools like AI, and network with community members and industry experts.

Attendees of the Tech Empowerment Days were be prioritized as applicants for the 2025 Innovation Fellowship - a free, 12-month job training program that prepares participants for in-demand roles in the competitive tech industry.

This program responds to the growing community demand for accessible digital skills training to help individuals gain the knowledge and experience needed to thrive in today's technology-driven job market.

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