codeORcreate
codeORcreate is an annual competition where young people work together to create innovative solutions for real community challenges. Teams will turn an idea into a finished project and present it to a panel of judges for a chance to win prizes.
We're shaking things up a little this year! The challenges will be released in early November, and teams will have a full month to work together to create their solutions. Teams will present their final project at the showcase.
How it Works
Sign-Up and Build Your Team: October 5 - November 2
Sign up with a team of up to five people. Don't have a full team? No problem. Teams with three or fewer members can be matched with additional teammates.
Get The Challenge: Monday, November 2
On Monday, November 2, teams and challenges are released at noon via email. Followed by a 4:00 pm mandatory virtual kick-off meeting to learn more about codeORcreate and the real-world community challenges your team will work together to solve.
Team Meetings
We encourage you to coordinate meetings throughout the month to work together on projects. For teams needing a place to meet, Connected Lane County has Drop-In facilities at the Youth HUB and Spark at Booth-Kelly from 3:00–6:00 pm. (We have technology and WiFi available.)
Visit our Drop-In page to learn more about what your team can access!
Build Your Project: November 2 - December 4
November 16 - November 22: Mentor Feedback Sessions
Teams will have a midpoint meeting this week with their mentor and can receive feedback on their projects. Industry professionals will be available to answer questions throughout the month via email.
November 23 - December 4: Final Working Period
Implement and refine your final projects during this week. This is your opportunity to take what you learned in your mentor meetings and incorporate their feedback.
Show it off at the showcase on Saturday, December 5.
On Saturday, you’ll have the opportunity to present your final project to a panel of judges at Spark at Booth-Kelly for the chance to win prizes!
Who Can Participate
codeORcreate is open to Lane County high school students and Lane Community College students. You don't need to be an expert or have a specific skill. This is a chance to learn, collaborate, and bring your interests and ideas to the team.
You might enjoy:
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Coding and software development
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Website design
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Graphic design
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Game development
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Marketing and branding
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Business and entrepreneurship
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Creative problem-solving
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Working with a team
Cost & Snacks
Registration is free to participants. Light refreshments will be provided on Saturday, December 5, at the showcase.
Want to help the next generation of innovators? Become a Mentor!
Industry professionals are invited to mentor student teams by answering questions and providing feedback, encouragement, and expertise.
Mentors will be assigned to teams to be available for questions asynchronously via email and will have a midpoint meeting during the week of November 16 through November 22 to provide critical feedback.
Attendance at the Showcase to support your team is fantastic but not mandatory.
Interested in mentoring? Reach out to Ryan, our Industry Engagement Coordinator, to learn more.
