Detroit’s rising developers are supported by the Apple Developer Academy

apple stories Detroit’s rising developers are supported by the Apple Developer Academy and inspired by their city Marking its fifth commencement, the academy in Detroit has empowered over 1,800 learners since 2021 to build apps, businesses, and community .image-5ca3e888dc39579bba63209feffff4dc { width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%; height: auto; } @media only screen and (max-width: 1068px) { .image-5ca3e888dc39579bba63209feffff4dc { width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%; height: auto; } } @media only screen and (max-width: 734px) { .image-5ca3e888dc39579bba63209feffff4dc { width: 100%; padding-top: 125.068115%; height: auto; } } Marking its fifth commencement, the Apple Developer Academy in Detroit has welcomed more than 1,800 students, including Nick Gordon (in Detroit sweatshirt), Saamer Mansoor (in mock turtleneck), Briaca Duesette (in navy blazer), and Courey Jimenez (in white blouse). developers May 29, 2026 Lively, ambitious, gritty, resilient. That’s how four Apple Developer Academy graduates describe Detroit. Home to the only developer academy of its kind in North America, the city inspires the academy’s students — many of whom were born and raised there. This year marks the Apple Developer Academy’s fifth commencement in Detroit, completed in collaboration with Michigan State University (MSU) and the Gilbert Family Foundation. Since launching in the heart of the Motor City in 2021, the academy has welcomed more than 1,800 students across its free programs, including the full nine-month experience and the Apple Foundation Program, an intensive four-week app development course. This year, the academy’s fifth cohort of learners includes 200 Detroiters who have been equipped with app development and business skills to set them up for careers in the evolving app economy and other technology-focused roles. There are 19 Apple Developer Academies around the world that aim to increase opportunities for app creators, designers, and entrepreneurs. As the first and only academ...