BDPA HIGH SCHOOL CODING COMPETITION

High school coding competition preparation

BDPA Twin Cities prepares high school students to develop advanced coding, problem-solving, and teamwork skills through our High School Technology Program. Selected students have the opportunity to represent Minnesota at the annual National BDPA Conference.

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THE PATH TO NATIONAL COMPETITION

From learning to competing on the national stage.

BDPA Twin Cities students develop coding, problem-solving, collaboration, and teamwork skills through the High School Technology Program (HSTP). Selected students have the opportunity to represent BDPA Twin Cities at the annual National BDPA Conference, typically held in July or August.

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Join the High School Technology Program

Students begin by participating in HSTP, where they develop technical knowledge and coding skills through structured technology education.

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Develop skills and prepare

Students strengthen their programming, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills as they progress through the program.

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Earn a competition opportunity

Students selected from HSTP may have the opportunity to represent BDPA Twin Cities at the National BDPA Conference and participate in coding competition activities.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Your pathway to competition begins with HSTP.

The High School Coding Competition is not a separately enrolled program. Students are selected from participants in BDPA Twin Cities' High School Technology Program. To be considered for competition opportunities, students must first participate in HSTP.

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START YOUR TECHNOLOGY JOURNEY

Ready to take the next step?

Apply for a seat in BDPA Twin Cities' High School Technology Program. Our fully online classes begin in mid-February 2027. HSTP is the first step toward eligibility for selection to the High School Coding Competition.

FORMAT Fully online
START DATE Mid-February 2027
CLASS SCHEDULE Saturdays, 10 AM–12:30 PM
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