Foundation Program

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Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of app development with the Apple Foundation Program at the Apple Developer Academy in Detroit. This program is your ticket to mastering the essentials of app creation, from research and design to crafting user experiences and diving into Swift coding—all of this, with absolutely no prerequisites. What's more? It's entirely cost-free, and we provide the cutting-edge technology you need to participate!

Join us for this dynamic 4-week adventure with us. Get ready for an immersive experience, dedicating 20 hours a week from Monday to Friday. You can choose between two time-slots: 8 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m. Your presence is a must at our downtown Detroit location, conveniently situated at 660 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. Hurry, because registration works on a first-come-first-serve basis, and your journey into app development awaits.

Upcoming Foundation Programs
Please register for only one Foundation program session at a time.

Nov. 11-22, 2024, registration closed
Jan. 6-31, 2025, registration closed
Feb. 10-28, 2025, registration closed
April 7-May 2, 2025, registration closed
May 12-June 6, 2025, registration closed

If you have any questions about the program, please contact us at developeracademy@msu.edu.

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The Gilbert Family Foundation, in partnership with Rocket Companies, proudly supports the Apple Developer Academy at Michigan State University in Detroit. GFF is committed to building access to opportunity and advancing equity for all members of the Detroit community by unlocking pathways to education and employment through intentional programming like the Academy.