The Pi Academy

05/14/2026

What a day 💙

The Pi Academy Executive Lunch is officially a wrap, and we couldn't be more grateful for the West Michigan community that showed up today at Cascade Hills Country Club.

From our sponsors to our board to every guest in the room: thank you.

Your support is what makes programs like the Raspberry Pi Youth Coding Camp possible, and what ensures more young people across Grand Rapids have access to the tech education they deserve.

This is the community that makes it happen. Thank you for being part of it.

05/14/2026

Tomorrow, we invest in the future ✨

The Pi Academy Executive Lunch | May 14 | Cascade Hills Country Club, Grand Rapids

We can't wait to see our community show up for West Michigan's youth.

See you tomorrow.

05/09/2026

T-minus one week to The Pi Academy Executive Lunch 🙌

The region's premier gathering for West Michigan tech and business leaders and this year's agenda is stacked.

If you've been thinking about sponsoring, this is your reminder. Seats are limited and May 14 is coming fast.

– Cascade Hills Country Club | Grand Rapids, MI
– Thursday, May 14 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
– Keynote by Mike Hicks, CIO at Jackson

Contact [email protected] for sponsorship spots.

05/04/2026

A huge thank you to the organizations already investing in West Michigan's tech future 🙌

We're proud to welcome our confirmed Executive Lunch sponsors:
Liatrio | Presidio | Augusto | Brooksource | C2 Group | UFP Industries | Tech Defenders | Brown & Brown Insurance

Your support makes it possible for us to keep putting Raspberry Pi computers in the hands of young people across our region.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Contact [email protected] to join this group of West Michigan changemakers.

04/28/2026

Something special is happening on May 14.

The Pi Academy is hosting our annual Executive Lunch at Cascade Hills Country Club — bringing together the region's top IT and business leaders to invest in the future of West Michigan's tech workforce.

– Keynote: Mike Hicks, CIO at Jackson
– Board members from Meijer, Amway, Priority Health, SpartanNash & more
– Cascade Hills Country Club, Grand Rapids
– May 14 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Sponsorships are still available. Email [email protected] to learn more.

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/share/17m8aH6xwh/

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we are celebrating how STEM empowers students to explore, understand, and appreciate the natural world around us.

04/16/2026

Join us on May 14th for the Pi Academy Executive Lunch as we welcome our Keynote Speaker, Mike Hicks, Chief Information Officer at Jackson.

Mike will share his vision for the future of IT and leadership in the region. This exclusive afternoon will bring together networking, insight, and community impact, offering a unique opportunity to engage directly with the board of directors and leaders from some of West Michigan’s largest organizations, including Meijer, Amway, Priority Health, and SpartanNash.

Join us in investing in the future of West Michigan tech talent.

👉 Register now to secure your spot:

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04/02/2026

Join the region’s premier IT leaders for an an exclusive morning of networking, insight, and community impact.

Our Executive Lunch will offer a unique opportunity for vendor partners to engage directly with leadership from West Michigan’s largest organizations, including Meijer, Amway, Priority Health, and SpartanNash, while supporting the mission to bridge the technology talent gap through The Pi Academy.

🗓️ WHEN: May 14, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 WHERE: Grand Rapids, MI
🎟️ TICKETS: $100 General Admission

For more details, please email [email protected].

04/02/2026

Shoutout to our amazing sponsors who made our March 2026 Raspberry Pi Youth Coding Camps an unforgettable experience!

🔹 Grand River Bank: Their generous employee matching grant provided students with Raspberry Pi 4 computer kits to continue learning at home.

🔹 Tech Defenders: Equipped students with keyboards, monitors, mice, and headsets to complete their home setups.

🔹 Tropical Smoothie Cafe (Michigan Street): Supplied lunch for all participants and volunteers.

Whether financial or in-kind support, volunteerism, or developing curriculum behind the scenes, every contribution plays a vital role in making our camps possible and expanding their impact. 🧡

Want to help us grow? We have more camps coming up later this year! Learn how to get involved on our website.

04/01/2026

🎉 What an incredible weekend! Our Spring Raspberry Pi Youth Coding Camp was a massive success.

Across two 1-day classes, 39 bright students joined us to dive into the fundamentals of coding and computer science. 💻✨

The absolute best part? Every single student went home with their very own Raspberry Pi 4 computer! Now the fun doesn't have to stop. They can continue learning, building, and creating right from home. 🛠️🚀

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers and sponsors who made this event possible. Your generous support is actively helping us inspire the next generation of young innovators in our community!

🙌 Special shoutout to:

🔹 Grand River Bank
🔹 Tech Defenders
🔹 Tropical Smoothie
🔹 Vilros
🔹 Bravo LT

03/05/2026

Our Raspberry Pi Youth Coding Camp is around the corner, and we have just a few spots left!

🗓️ March 20 | 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🗓️ March 21 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Here’s a glimpse of what students experience during our five-hour camp:

▪️ Students assemble their own Raspberry Pi computer — the same one they take home at the end of the day.
▪️ They rotate through hands-on learning stations where they build and apply real projects.
▪️ They learn from experienced IT professionals who work in tech every day.
▪️ And just as important, they collaborate, connect, and build community along the way.

Scholarships and financial assistance are available. 🧡

If you’re a parent or educator who values hands-on STEM learning, now is the time. Feel free to share with someone who should know about this opportunity.

More details 🔗 www.thepiacademy.org