Mission
We provide our community with high quality, locally-run intellectual development.
Team
Friendship brought us together. A shared vision of grassroots, paid education opportunities kept us going. We are here to promote learning and curiosity within our families, neighborhoods, and social networks.
Emmanuel
An advocate for youth progression. Was taught to code. Passionate about teaching.
Elliot
Studied economics. Learned to code. Loves math. The rest is history.
Timeline
We center our education process in our own story, our community, and the young people around us.
Started outdoor math tutoring sessions during the pandemic
Summer 2020
Prime Factors 501(c)3 formed
July 2021
Partnered with Rutgers Newark to create (G)eneration Code summer program for 20 high schoolers
Summer 2022
2nd summer of Generation Code: program grows to 30 participants and six former students brought back as teachers
Summer 2023
Planted fruit trees and vegetables in local garden in Irvington
Spring 2024
Partnered with Greater Newark Conservancy to grow vegetables at Hawthorne Ave Urban Farm in Newark
Spring 2024
3rd summer of Generation Code: teaching team entirely composed of former students and AI / machine learning introduced into curriculum
Summer 2024
Hosted Sunday math tutoring sessions at Zoo Crew Basketball tournament
Summer 2024