Learn. Build. Work. Belong.
I’m building a free community tech hub in Southeast LA where you can learn to code, explore robotics, and work on your projects without worrying about cost. My goal is to remove financial barriers so people in our neighborhood can access tech education, tools, and space.
How it works
All core programs at SELA Tech Hub are tuition-free for Southeast LA residents. I fund the hub through grants, sponsorships, and community partners so you can focus on learning, not on how to pay.
Why Southeast LA?
I started SELA Tech Hub to serve underinvested communities in Southeast LA, where there are incredible people but limited access to affordable tech education and networks. My mission is to make high-quality tech training and community support accessible without forcing people to leave their neighborhood or take on huge debt.
Our core programs are completely free for Southeast LA residents, funded by our partners.
A place to learn, work, and build projects together in the heart of our neighborhood.
Hands-on learning with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and modern software engineering.
I’m building a free, community-centered home for tech in Southeast LA.
I created SELA Tech Hub to be a free or nearly free resource for Southeast Los Angeles. Instead of relying on student tuition, I seek grants, sponsorships, and community funding to cover space, equipment, and program costs. I offer coding education, robotics classes, and a community workspace as part of a broader effort to build a local tech ecosystem.
SELA Tech Hub is my way of bringing high-quality tech education and resources to Southeast LA without putting the burden on individual students. I raise funds for space, supplies, and equipment so I can offer coding, robotics, and community programs at no cost to local residents.
What makes us different is our commitment to the local community. We focus on a partner-funded model that removes financial barriers, small cohorts that allow for real mentorship, and building long-term relationships that support you throughout your entire career journey.
"My mission is to ensure that the future of tech is built by us, for us, right here in Southeast LA, without cost being a barrier."
SELA Tech Hub FounderFree Access.
I seek grants and community funding so that our core programs are tuition-free for Southeast LA residents.
Robotics & Code.
We teach both software and hardware, including Arduino and Raspberry Pi, as part of our free community programming.
Local Focus.
We prioritize Southeast LA residents, ensuring tech talent and opportunities stay in our neighborhood.
Free Co-working.
A community space where you can study, build, and collaborate at no cost or very low cost.
Serving the Gateway Cities
Southeast LA is made up of unique, hardworking neighborhoods. My mission is to ensure that no matter which of these cities you call home, you have access to the tech resources and community you deserve.
Home Base
Southeast Los Angeles
THE PILLARS
Learn
Free coding and robotics programs for beginners and career-changers in Southeast LA.
Build
Hands-on labs with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other tools to learn real-world tech skills.
Work
A co-working space where you can study, build projects, and collaborate at no cost or very low cost.
FOR EVERYONE IN SELA
We're building a hub that works for all of us. No matter your background or age, there's a seat for you here.
The Career Pivot
You've been thinking about making the move into tech. I'll help you get there with free, structured programs and a community that's done it too.
The Side-Hustlers
You've got the idea. You need the skills to build it. Our free co-working space and labs are built for you.
Our Neighbors
Technology moves fast and it's okay to feel behind. We go at your pace, answer every question, and it's always tuition-free.
The Curious Ones
You don't need a reason beyond being curious. Come learn something. Meet people. See what you can make at no cost.
CURRENT OFFERINGS
SELA Tech Hub Bootcamp
A 12-month, part-time software development path designed for adults in Southeast LA changing careers. For local residents, this program is free.
Robotics & Physical Computing
Learn hands-on robotics using Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Part of our free community programming for Southeast LA.
Intro Workshops & Coding Clubs
Free introductory sessions for those curious about tech. Explore coding in a low-pressure environment with your neighbors.
Community Co-working
Access to a local space for focused study, collaboration, and building projects at no or very low cost.
Mentorship & Office Hours
1:1 sessions, peer-to-peer support, and open office hours to help you navigate your learning and career journey.
Funding & Partnerships
We fund our hub through grants and sponsorships so students can focus on learning, not on how to pay.
OUR APPROACH
This isn't just about learning to code. It's about changing how we build, together.
Stop Watching, Start Making
Not quizzes. Actual projects you can show your community, using free resources.
A Crew That Won't Let You Quit
Peer groups and mentors check in, show up, and won't let you disappear.
By SELA, For SELA
This isn't someone else's program. It's ours, funded by partners to stay free for our neighborhood.
Keep Leveling Up
Start as a beginner. Keep going. There's always a next level here in the Hub.
Real Jobs. Real Local Growth.
A new job, a business, a promotion. That's what we're actually working toward together.