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Learn about our Courses
Ignite. nurture. Inspire.

Take classes before joining a team and build up the necessary skills to win competitions!

*Recommended ages.

Intro

9-12*

Begin your STEM career with fun collaborative courses in robotics.

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Novice

12-15*

Build your skills in accredited classes and gain new experiences.

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Advanced

16+*

Take on independent projects with unlimited access to our resources and mentors.

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Students will gain skills in 3D printing, Arduino, Python and more through PVNet's extensive Robotics and Engineering courses that offers students the chance to work with technology they can't access anywhere else while having fun building robots from scratch.

3D Printing

PVNet is one of the only places in the South Bay with public access to state-of-the art 3D printers. Students here can design and model their own unique designs with software like TinkerCAD. See your dreams come to life at PVNet! Tutoring is also available.

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College Interns

College internships are provided to students seeking to learn skills through projects which are designed to challenge and provide meaningful experience to their resume. Interns can work on projects and utilize the resources and mentors offered here.

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Computer Science

Programming

We offer courses and tutoring for most languages including but not limited to: 

Java - Python - JavaScript - C++ - C# - Arduino

For students enrolled in or considering taking AP Comp Sci at school, we offer a one semester class that covers everything and prepares you for the College Board test. Learn More...

*Recommended ages.

Intro

9-12*

Begin your STEM career with fun collaborative courses in coding.

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Novice

12-15*

Build your skills in accredited classes, prepare for college and gain new experiences.

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Advanced

16+*

Learn advanced coding skills and apply for an advanced programming internship.

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Minecraft Modding

Learn Python and Java while playing your favorite game! Make a server to play with your friends and display your mods! (Seasonal, please check course catalog.) Learn More...

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Media Arts

Video/Audio Production

Our facility is home to many different industry-standard technologies for video and audio production, including those used for film and music. Learn programs such as Adobe Premiere, Adobe Aftereffects, and Ableton Live while making documentaries and music. Learn More...

*Recommended ages.

Intro

9-12*

Get a feel for video production and learn the basics.

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Novice

12-15*

Build your skills in accredited classes, prepare for college and gain new experiences.

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Advanced

16+*

Work on independent projects and produce professional documentaries/music.

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Game Design

Game design teaches visualization software development that spans across many industries such as NASA, MIT, science and research centers, etc. This is one of the most popular fields for students already interested in developing games. We introduce students to software like:

Unity 3D - Blender - C++ - C# - Unreal Engine

Students will learn skills needed to design first person shooter games as well as VR games. Tutoring is also available. Learn More...

*Recommended ages.

Intro

9-12*

Learn the applications of game design and the basics of programs like Unity and Blender.

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Novice

12-15*

Students learn next level skills and work on projects to gain more experience.

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Advanced

16+*

Start independent projects and program your dream game!

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Animation

Learn animation skills to make your stories and ideas come to life! Our animation classes use a variety of software programs such as Unity, Blender and Adobe to create the games of your imagination! Learn to design unique animations to be used in projects you're working on! Learn More...

STEM U

Programs for Ages 9-12

Explore and find your interests!

Students take small bites of many extremely fun and interesting STEM subjects that lead to more advanced STEM projects.

No experience required! Learn more...

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Some topics covered in our STEM U course:

  • Game Design

  • Coding in Python and Java

  • 3D Design for 3D Printing

  • Animation

  • Graphic Design

  • Origami Design & Modeling

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