Jack Dorsey, Jay-Z partner on Bitcoin educational programme in US

San Francisco : Twitter co-founder and Block CEO Jack Dorsey on Friday partnered with artist Shawn Carter, popularly known as Jay-Z, to launch The Bitcoin Academy — an educational initiative in New York.
The initiative is a 12-week free educational course, both online and in person, for residents of the Marcy Houses in Brooklyn, where Jay-Z grew up, starting from June 22 till September 7.
The programme, designed in collaboration with Crypto Blockchain Plug and Black Bitcoin Billionaire, aims to provide education, and empower the community with knowledge.
“Mr Shawn Carter and I are funding The #Bitcoin Academy, a programme for residents of Marcy Houses in Brooklyn, New York where Jay grew up,” Dorsey shared in a tweet.
Education is Power. Our co-founder Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter and Jack Dorsey are partnering to fund The Bitcoin Academy, a program for residents of Marcy Houses, in Brooklyn, New York, where Mr. Carter grew up. — Shawn Carter Foundation (@ShawnCarterSF) June 9, 2022 “Education is where we start. This isn’t just about bitcoin…it’s about long-term thinking, local economies, and self-confidence,” he added.
Also Read Meta’s AR glasses will only be available to developers in first release According to the academy, the in-person classes will take place two evenings per week and dinner will be served. People participating in the programme will also be provided with MiFi devices and a one-year limited data plan, plus smartphones if needed.