Our Mission— Changing Lives

Writing computer programs can be a very satisfying personal experience and lead to a rewarding high-tech career. We believe that children can learn computer programming at grade and middle school ages, and that their lives can be changed in a positive way through the self-confidence gained from the mastery of computer programming skills and programming as an after-school activity. The skills learned at WTS will equip children to compete in an increasingly flat world and prepare them for high-paying jobs that await both High School and College graduates in computer programming.

U.S. Technology Leadership

Only 26% of U.S. high schools require computer programming courses, and computer programming instruction is not offered in public grade or middle schools. We are unique in our approach to teaching children these skills before they typically get turned off to science in their early teens. This is a time when girls are particularly susceptible to opt-out. U.S. technology leadership is at risk, and a shortage of one million programmers is predicted over the next ten years.

Customizable Approach

We offer flexible, individually customized learning schedules in a small classroom setting. Transportation can be arranged and tuition assistance may be available based on family needs.

Classes are conducted in a safe, modern office building facility, where students are able to work on powerful, state-of-the-art Apple iMac computers. We keep students interested, stimulate their imaginations and turn on their creative talents by using real-life, object-oriented programming techniques to write exciting game programs like Pong and Asteroids.  Students are also invited to enter the annual WTS-sponsored international Autonomous Robot Competition (iARoC) that is held at the San Diego County Fairground each summer.

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