# Code Next

Google's free tech and AI education program for high schoolers: after-school labs in Oakland, New York, Detroit, and Inglewood plus the virtual Code Next Connect track, with projects and mentorship from Googlers.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organization | Google |
| Category | stem |
| Cost | Free |
| Deadline | Rolling / check official site |
| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 |
| Format | Hybrid (in person + online) |
| Location | Multiple States |
| Apply | https://codenext.withgoogle.com/ |

## About this program

# Code Next

Code Next is Google's free, tech and AI education program for high school students, built to cultivate the next generation of Black, Latinx, and Indigenous tech leaders. Students learn in Google-designed computer science labs in their own communities — or virtually through Code Next Connect — during after-school and weekend sessions that run through the school year.

## What You'll Do

- Learn computer science and problem solving through the program's three pillars: Think, Make, and Lead
- Build real projects — websites, apps, games, and AI experiments — in hands-on lab sessions
- Develop leadership through mentorship from Google engineers and community connections
- Attend in person at labs in Oakland (CA), Chelsea in New York City, Detroit (MI), or Inglewood (CA) — or join Code Next Connect, the virtual cohort for students outside lab cities

## Who Should Apply

Students in grades 9-12 (at least 13 years old). Lab programming is open to students who live near a lab city; Code Next Connect accepts applications nationally, primarily from 9th and 10th graders, with Black, Latinx, and Native students strongly encouraged to apply. Applications open annually — join the interest list on the official site for the next window.

## Outcomes

Code Next students finish high school with a multi-year project portfolio, fluency in CS fundamentals and emerging AI tools, Google mentors and alumni connections, and a running start on college CS study or tech internships.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Code Next cost?

Code Next is completely free — there is no participation fee. Costs like travel or optional materials may still apply; check the official site for details.

### Who is eligible for Code Next?

Code Next is open to high school students in grades 9–12. Some programs have additional requirements (GPA, coursework, essays, or recommendations) — the full criteria are on the official site.

### Is Code Next online or in person?

Code Next is a hybrid program with both online and in-person components (in-person portions in Multiple States).

### How do I apply to Code Next?

Apply directly through Google's official website. ExtracurricularHub links to the official application — we list and verify programs but don't process applications.

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Last updated: 2026-07-06.
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