Apple Developer Academy

Hey Future Devs! Apply now for our 2027 Cohort! The only Apple Developer Academy in North America is right here in Detroit, and we’re waiting on YOU! Don’t miss your chance to learn life changing skills and develop what your future looks like…

Applications are open! Apply toady -> https://lnkd.in/giXFWy2W

Continuing our monthly feature, we’re heading to East Lansing (and right here in Detroit!) to highlight Michigan State University.

Being a Spartan means having a world-class support system specifically designed for Detroiters. 💚🤍💪🏾

Did you know about the Detroit M.A.D.E. Scholars Program? Funded by the Gilbert Family Foundation, this initiative provides specialized advising and community-building for Detroit residents and DPSCD graduates to ensure you thrive from day one to graduation.

For those looking to dive into tech, MSU also hosts the Apple Developer Academy in downtown Detroit. This is a free, intensive program teaching coding, design, and entrepreneurship!

From the Detroit College Promise to the Spartan Advantage Program, MSU is committed to making a top-tier education accessible. Whether you want to study on the main campus or engage with local Detroit-based research, there is a pathway for you.

💬 Are you thinking about becoming a Spartan? Tag a friend who belongs in green and white, or drop a 💚🤍 if MSU is on your college list!

Ready to kickstart your journey in UX/Ul design, coding in Swift, project management, or entrepreneurship?

The Apple Developer Academy in Partnership with Michigan State University is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 cohort!

FREE program
No experience required
Must be 18+

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and innovate!

Apply NOW and shape the future of tech.

https://developeracademy.msu.edu/academy

Our learners are deep into their fourth challenge, collaborating and creating a game from scratch!!

Community looks like this!!

Ideas being shared, hands reaching out, people learning with each other, not alone.

We are grateful for the conversations, the collaboration, and the energy in the Academy.

We were honored to host Rev. Horace Sheffield at the Apple Developer Academy as he toured the space, watched learner presentations, and got to know our program. Always grateful for leaders who take the time to support and uplift our learners.

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Anny Staten is the Assistant Director here at the Apple Developer Academy, where she plays a central leadership role in advancing the Academy’s mission to equip learners with the skills needed to thrive in the global app economy.

With a strong foundation in education and adult learning, Anny returned to the Academy in 2021 and has since been instrumental in shaping a collaborative, learner-centered environment. Her background includes formal training in education and experience working across diverse learning contexts, from early childhood education to technical training for adult learners. At the Academy, she focuses on empowering individuals to explore technology, deepen their technical and creative capabilities, and transform ideas into real-world solutions.

In her role, Anny works closely with students, faculty, and industry partners to support instructional excellence, foster inclusive participation, and ensure that learners have the guidance and resources needed to succeed. She regularly represents the Academy in community discussions, emphasizing the importance of accessible tech education and nurturing the next generation of developers and entrepreneurs.