Mount Vernon is stepping into the future — and our children need to be ready. Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) has launched the second year of its Advanced Computer Science Program, this time with a bold new focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
AI isn’t science fiction anymore. It’s the driving force behind everything from self-driving cars to voice assistants, medical breakthroughs to financial tools. The jobs of tomorrow will demand AI knowledge — and the students who master these skills today will be the ones shaping, leading, and hiring in the years ahead.
Why AI Matters for Our Kids
The future of work is changing rapidly. Careers in technology, healthcare, finance, entertainment, transportation, and nearly every other field will be transformed by AI. For Black and Brown students in Westchester, access to AI education isn’t optional — it’s essential. If our children don’t learn how to build and manage these systems, they risk being left behind while others design the future.
Just recently, President Trump hosted a private dinner with the titans of Silicon Valley — the CEOs of Apple, Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI. It was a table where trillions of dollars in investments and the future of global technology were being discussed. But something was glaring: not a single Black person was in that room. Not because the dinner was racist, but because we don’t have enough Black leaders in tech at that level. That reality must change — and it starts with programs like this one.
Read: Black America Missing in Tech: The Empty Chair at Trump’s Dinner
Program Details
📍 Location: Westchester Community College – Mount Vernon Annex, 17 S. Fifth Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY
🗓 Fall Semester: September 20 – December 13, 2025 (Saturdays, 9 am – noon)
🗓 Spring Semester: January – June 2026
Classes run on Saturday mornings, making the schedule manageable while delivering deep, hands-on training in computer science and AI.
Who Can Apply?
The program is open to high school students in grades 9–12 who want to secure their place in the future economy.
Program Highlights
- Learn cutting-edge AI and computer science skills
- Courses taught by industry professionals
- Work on real-world projects
- Build a network of mentors and peers in tech
- Gain exposure to career pathways and college opportunities
Securing the Future
This isn’t just a class — it’s a pathway to power. Students will walk away with more than knowledge; they’ll leave with confidence, networks, and career direction in one of the most critical industries of the 21st century.
Apply Now – Limited Spots Available
📧 Email: contactus@eloc.earth
📱 Phone: 914-901-3562 x703
🌐 Website: www.eloc.earth
If we want our children to have a seat at the table in the digital economy, the time to act is now. The future is being built in AI — and this program gives our students the power to be builders, not bystanders.
