Andreessen Horowitz Launches San Francisco Academy for High School Graduates
· Technology · TechCrunch, Fortune
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has launched The Horowitz Andreessen Academy in San Francisco for high school graduates who choose to skip college. The tuition-free one-year pilot program accepts about 50 students based on proof of work and offers mentorship from prominent tech leaders. The curriculum covers technical subjects like AI research alongside life philosophy courses. By 2028, the for-profit venture backed by $42 million hopes to expand into a two-year program with elite university-level tuition.
Why it matters
The academy provides a novel alternative to traditional higher education, aiming to funnel young talent directly into major technology companies.
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