Apple EU Code Week events will teach YOU a skill which could make you very rich indeed
American tech firm holding free events around the UK over the next week, which will teach people of all ages the vital skill of computer coding
IT'S the language of the modern world - and we're not talking about emojis.
Apple has launched a new initiative designed to teach people of all ages how to write the code which powers apps, software and websites.
From October 7 to 22, Apple stores around the UK will offer hundreds of free sessions which are designed to help ordinary people "learn how to bring ideas to life" through coding.
There will also be a total of 6,000 events across 100 European Apple stores over the next year.
Events will focus on topics including "getting started with coding" and "how to program robots with Swift Playgrounds", which will let you command robots using a simple coding app called Swift Playgrounds.
"We believe coding is the language of the future that everyone should have the chance to learn,’ said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO.
"We’ve built a range of innovative and free tools to make sure coding is fun and accessible to everyone.
"We know the incredible impact technology can have on lives and the opportunities it can bring to communities."
In 2014 Oxford University said that students with computer science degrees are its best-paid graduates, earning £43,895 within six months of leaving university.
Computer coding is a vital part of these degrees, as it's the "language" which allows programmers to builds apps and software.
There are now 1.36 million jobs in Europe based around developing apps for Apple iOS and the tech giant has paid almost £14billion to these developers since the launch of the App Store.
To learn more and find a local coding session, visit events.codeweek.eu and apple.com/uk/today.
