Blockchains For Schools

Blockchains For Schools is a nonprofit initiative founded by Joyce Yang in 2018, aimed at integrating blockchain education within the educational system to empower the next generation with relevant skills and knowledge. This initiative focuses on bridging the educational gap by providing resources, training, and seminars on blockchain technology, without endorsing specific platforms or cryptocurrencies. Targeting a wide audience including students, educators, and institutions, its mission is to foster innovation and skill development among students, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of blockchain's potential. Based in New York, Blockchains for Schools offers mentorship programs that connect high school students interested in blockchain and cryptocurrency with professionals in the field, including software engineers, business executives, researchers, and investors. These mentorships are designed to give students hands-on experience in the blockchain space and community, starting each fall and continuing throughout the school year. The project distinguishes itself by focusing on education and knowledge dissemination within the blockchain ecosystem, rather than developmen...