THE RUNDOWN

Discover your love for coding.

NP Hacks aims to create opportunities for, engage with, and inspire the new generation of technologists and problem-solvers. Your support will be critical in enabling us to host brilliant youth and allow them to challenge themselves and push their capabilities.

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Get your coding career starting & growing with NP Hacks.

Hackathons

Hackathons

Join our sponsored & club-held hackathons to collaborate, innovate, and create amazing projects with fellow developers and designers.

Workshops

Workshops

Participate in hands-on workshops & projects to enhance your skills and learn from industry experts and experienced mentors.

Mentorship

Mentorship

Get personalized guidance from experienced mentors to help accelerate your coding journey and career growth.

OUR PROJECTS

Some NP Hacks projects you can get involved in.

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WHAT WE OFFER

Check out what NP Hacks offers.

AI/ML

AI/ML

Dive deep into artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies and learn the deep, unique science behind cutting-edge AI/ML projects.

Web Development

Web Development

Learn to create stunning and unique websites and learn how to build a personal portfolio. Dive deep into how to market your skills to the world.

Game Development

Game Development

Create engaging and fun games using popular game engines like Unity and learn how to program and deploy them.

Blockchain

CCC/Algorithms

Prepare for the Canadian Computing Competition (CCC), hosted by University of Waterloo, and learn algorithms and data structures to solve complex problems efficiently and develop logical reasoning.

NEXT STEPS

Apply today to start your coding journey.

We are here for you every step of the way!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does NP Hacks Operate?

Every [date], as per your desired learning choice/course that you choose, we will host a meeting at [location] where you will learn about the topic of your choice. Every week, we will host sessions, followed with weekly coding projects & development, bi-weekly sponsored/non-sponsored hackathons, and monthly sponsored hackathons & events (these are the big ones!). We will also provide you with resources and materials to help you learn and grow in your coding journey.

What will I learn at NP Hacks?

Depending on your course level/experience, we will teach you how to explore different coding languages, recognize patterns, solve problems, and develop logical reasoning & processing skills. These skills will be key for your understanding of code and will be useful for preperation for coding-related events. Furthermore, we will teach you how to build projects, develop your own ideas, and create unique solutions to problems. We will be present to help you at every step of the way!

How will I use what NP Hacks teaches me in the real world?

Experience & projects are major aspects that define who you are to a potential employer, individual, or organization in the IT field. At NP Hacks, we will teach you how to create meaningful and impactful projects that are eye-catching and how to market and sell these projects on your portfolios, resumes, etc.

Will I be able to land a job?

NP Hacks does not promise you a career/job/internship during/fresh out of highschool. However, as the CS field becomes more and more competitive, experience is what will make you stand out. Using your learnt skills and projects, we will help you find potential places that are hiring and teach you how to apply for these internships (ranging from start-ups to big-tech companies!). We will also help you prepare for interviews and provide you with resources to help you succeed in your job search.

How do I apply to NP Hacks?

At the beginning of every school year (in fall), following our club introduction sessions, you can find applications posted on our socials, on this website, or in the school's morning announcements website. This application will NOT contain any coding questions. You will be required to fill out a form to let us know of your desired choice of program/course, grade, etc. If you are interested in an executive position, all applications for execs. will be posted at the end of each school year. This will require STRONG coding experience, skills & knowledge.

I have another question!

Please email us at team@nphack.club if you have any additional questions! We look forward to hearing from you.

Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring NPHacks 2025? Read through our sponsorship package for more information! For any further inquiries, feel free to contact us at team@nphack.club.