FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

United And Guided Announces New Partnership with Playful Programming to Launch Free 12-Week Web Development Bootcamp

Sacramento, CA — December 11, 2025 — United And Guided (UAG), a Sacramento-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowerment, equity, and community advancement, is proud to announce a new partnership with Playful Programming, a mission-driven tech education organization committed to expanding access to digital skills training.

Together, UAG and Playful Programming will launch a free 12-week Web Development Bootcamp beginning January 2026, hosted on-site at UAG’s community facility at Capsity CoWorking - 3810 Broadway, Sacramento, CA. The program will provide high-quality instruction, hands-on learning, and career-aligned technical skills for community members seeking entry into the technology sector.

Under this partnership, United And Guided will provide classroom space twice weekly and lead community outreach to ensure equitable access for Sacramento residents. Playful Programming will deliver a complete, professionally developed web development curriculum and supply volunteer instructors who center inclusion, respect, and learner success. Both organizations have affirmed their commitment to transparent, collaborative partnership and to maintaining a safe, supportive learning environment for all participants.

“This partnership reflects our belief that economic mobility begins with opportunity,” said Imani Lucas, MS, Executive Director of United And Guided. “By bringing no-cost, high-quality tech education directly into our community, we are creating pathways for individuals to gain skills that can change the trajectory of their careers and their lives.”

Ade Ritchards, Board Member at Playful Programming, shared: “We’re thrilled to join forces with United And Guided. Together, we are expanding access to skills that empower creativity, employability, and long-term success.”

Recruitment for the Bootcamp will begin shortly, with a digital flyer and promotional materials forthcoming.

For more information about United And Guided, visit www.unitedandguided.org.