1871 announced Tuesday its participation in Everyone Can Code (ECC), a coding education initiative that brings together Chicago Public Schools, City College of Chicago, One Summer Chicago, the Mayor’s Office, and a number of Chicagoland businesses and nonprofits. The initiative aims to make coding and technology careers more accessible to students from all backgrounds. The ECC program includes a range of free resources, most notably the App Development with Swift curriculum which gives students the critical skills they need to qualify for technically demanding careers. The program also provides opportunities for local organizations to volunteer their time, resources, and knowledge for the benefits of the students participating in the program. As a participating organization, 1871 will help source individuals from its member community to volunteer in varying capacities, including providing feedback on student projects, speaking on coding or app development topics, and evaluating student projects for the ECC student app showcase. Member companies will also have the opportunity to provide internships to ECC students with the goal of providing real-world client projects on which the students can work, as well as helping students develop skills in leadership, collaboration, communication, and responsibility.