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Thank You for Participating in the Steel City Codes Annual Hackathon!

Hello!

Thank you for participating in the Steel City Codes Annual Hackathon for Improving Education Around the World. We are incredibly grateful for the time, creativity, and passion you brought to this event.

Steel City Codes is a student-led organization dedicated to expanding access to computer science and technology education for students of all backgrounds. Through hackathons, workshops, and mentorship, we aim to empower young innovators to create solutions that make education more inclusive and impactful worldwide.

The ideas you developed during this hackathon have the potential to shape the future of education for generations to come. By addressing real-world challenges through technology, you are helping build tools and systems that can create lasting, global change.

As a thank-you for your participation, all participants will receive the following prizes:

• Balsamiq – 30-Day Extended Free Trial Code

• Featherless AI – Free Inference Access for One Month

• Interview Cake – Free 7-Day Access Path

Please reply to the email to recieve access to the prizes

Winners will be contacted separately via email with details about their additional prizes. Please note there is an informative Eleven Labs Hacker's Guide attached to the email. 

All participants are invited to serve as judges for the next Steel City Codes Hackathon taking place in March. If you are interested in being a judge, please reply to this email indicating your interest. Please note there will be a short application process, but a certificate of completion will be given at the end of the judging period.

We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support:

Interview Cake
Interview Cake helps students master technical interviews through clear explanations and structured problem-solving strategies. Their resources empower learners to approach coding interviews with confidence.

ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs is an AI audio research company specializing in realistic speech synthesis and voice technology. Their tools are shaping the future of accessible and expressive communication.

Featherless AI
Featherless AI provides powerful, affordable access to large language models for developers and researchers. They focus on making advanced AI more accessible and efficient to use.

XYZ Domains
XYZ Domains offers modern, flexible domain names for innovators, creators, and startups. They make it easier for projects to establish a strong online presence.

Art of Problem Solving (AoPS)
AoPS is a leader in advanced math and problem-solving education. Their programs challenge students to think deeply, creatively, and analytically.

Balsamiq
Balsamiq is a user interface design tool that helps teams create quick, low-fidelity wireframes. It enables designers and developers to focus on structure and usability early in the design process.

Thank you once again for being part of this hackathon and for contributing to a future where education is more innovative and accessible. We look forward to staying connected and seeing what you create next.

Best regards,
Steel City Codes Team