Expanding access to coding, app development, and AI skills because the future belongs to all of us.

OAKLAND, Calif.: Today, Beyond Code Collective announced the launch of Code Along Beyond: Music, created with support from Apple.

As emerging technologies transform how we work, learn, and create, access to technology education has become increasingly tied to economic opportunity. Beyond Code Collective is helping close that gap by creating pathways into the innovation economy for learners who have traditionally been underrepresented in technology. Through a growing ecosystem of programs, Beyond Code supports students, educators, career changers, and communities in developing the skills needed to participate in the AI economy.

One of those pathways is Code Along, Beyond Code Collective's free, video-based coding academy that helps learners build real-world technology skills through hands-on coding experiences. Beginning September 12, Code Along Beyond: Music will premiere weekly on YouTube, where learners will build a custom playlist app using Swift, Xcode, and Apple Intelligence while exploring app design, creativity, and problem-solving. The season is hosted by creators Destiney Williams and Daniel Ray, with appearances by content creator Jalaiah Harmon and STEM leader Dr. Fernanda Sulantay Vargas, who help bring each lesson to life.

"More than ever, people are at risk of being left behind in the technology revolution, not because they lack the ability or talent to be part of it, but because they don't see themselves in it," said Cristina Mancini, Founder of Beyond Code Collective. "At Beyond Code Collective, we believe that we see changes when technology education reflects the creativity, stories, and lived experiences of the communities we serve. Through Code Along Beyond, we're supporting more learners to move from consumers of technology to creators with the confidence to shape what's next."

Each episode also features music curated to match its theme, including tracks from The BoykinZ, Frak the Person, and Erick Sermon, reinforcing a central belief behind Code Along Beyond: technology is not separate from culture.

Code Along currently reaches 182,000 subscribers globally across its platforms. Since its launch three years ago, Code Along has garnered over 11.5 million views, and surpassed 189,000 hours of watch time, reflecting growing demand for technology education that is engaging, accessible, and rooted in culture. In 2025, Kalani Jules, host of Code Along Jr., received the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Streaming Series. This new season builds on the continued evolution of Code Along, expanding opportunities for learners to explore coding, artificial intelligence, creativity, and app development through engaging, hands-on experiences.

About Beyond Code Collective

When we asked the question, “Who is Coding Your Future?”, we knew the answer should be all of us.

Beyond Code Collective (Beyond Code) bridges the gap between inspiration, training, and employment in tech, connecting learners to educational content, opportunities to develop cutting-edge technologies, and avenues to launch careers.

Beyond Code is a transformative new organization designed to prepare learners of all ages and demographics to unlock the opportunities of a tech-powered world for long-lasting career mobility. Beyond Code’s integrated ecosystem aims to create sustainable pathways to quality jobs while strengthening the digital infrastructure of organizations that drive community impact. Its programs include: Beyond Code Centers, Beyond Code Catalysts, and Beyond the Game, with a focus on wraparound services to ensure support at every stage. With expertise from corporate leaders and technologists, Beyond Code is not only helping learners build the foundation but also supporting technical skills, career training, placement, and entrepreneurship. For more information, visit https://www.wearebcc.org/en.

Fonte: Business Wire