VISION HACK

: This project received $120,000 from a grant awarded under the Community Project grant, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. Public Communications Statement ! here We have an extended FAQ WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? If your parents have questions, they can attend the Parent Info Sessions that will start in August 2026. All youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parents during the hackathon event. We have educational activities and giveaway prizes for all parents --- including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. WHAT IF I AM UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE? Yes — absolutely! This hackathon is an opportunity for your teachers to attend the event with you and learn how to bring the latest technology tools back to the classroom with you. CAN MY TEACHERS ATTEND THIS EVENT? All participants will receive a link to join the hackathon via Google Meet. Our goal at VISION HACK is to create inclusive, collaborative environment that bridges the digital divide so if you have a stable internet connection at home or at a library near you, you're welcome to join the Workshops, Career Fair, and the online Discord where you can meet the hackathon mentors. WHAT IF I CANNOT MAKE IT IN-PERSON? However, if you'd like to come for the Career Fair or just the workshops, that is cool too — because learning to code, build robots, and make friends is the whole point! Hackathons are collaborative invention competitions where project teams that submit by the deadline are guaranteed an opportunity to demo in front of the industry judges and compete for prizes. WHAT IF I CANNOT STAY THE WHOLE TIME? We encourage all teachers — especially science, technology, engineering, arts, and math teachers — from schools in Los Angeles City Council Districts 8, 9, and 10 to send their students to the hackathon. The class with the most student attendees will win a prize! CAN MY CLASS ATTEND? You will receive support from industry professionals who have e