Apple’s Developer Academy in Detroit has invested around $30 million over four years to train about 600 students in iPhone app development, with a course cost of $20,000 per student. Launched in 2021 as part of Apple’s $200 million initiative following the Black Lives Matter protests, the program boasts a 71% job placement rate for graduates, though many faced challenges finding work, especially due to limited Android skills. Despite support from Apple and local funding, some students relied on food assistance. Additionally, Apple’s Black workforce representation has decreased from 6% to 3% since the academy’s inception.
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