Free tech training, language classes, career development, and community programs — for all ages, from early childhood to adult.
Programs
5 to 65+
Free or Low Cost
3i Community Foundation was founded by Abdul Mumin Foyez — a Staff Engineer at SiriusXM and proud member of Michigan's Bangladeshi-American community — with one mission: to give our community's children and families the tools to thrive in today's digital economy.
Based in Warren, serving Hamtramck and greater Detroit, we offer free and affordable programs in technology, English, career development, citizenship, and cultural enrichment.
Mission
Empower immigrant youth through education
Community
Bangladeshi-American focused, all welcome
Tech-First
Microsoft Azure, AWS, AI/ML, coding — real job skills
From coding for kids to Microsoft Azure career bootcamps for adults — we have programs for everyone in your family.
Basic computer skills for the youngest learners
4 Weeks • FreeEnglish + Bangla reading and literacy
6 Weeks • FreeFun math with technology and games
4 Weeks • FreeIslamic studies with English language skills
8 Weeks • FreeScratch visual coding — make games and animations
6 Weeks • FreeDigital citizenship and online safety
2 Weeks • FreeScience, technology, and hands-on experiments
8 Weeks • FreeLeadership, communication, and confidence
4 Weeks • FreeReal Python programming — build real projects
8 Weeks • FreeMicrosoft cloud computing basics
8 Weeks • FreeAmazon Web Services cloud computing basics
8 Weeks • FreeIntro to artificial intelligence & how it works
6 Weeks • FreeHTML, CSS, JavaScript — build websites
8 Weeks • FreeSAT prep, college applications, scholarships
12 Weeks • FreeMicrosoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) prep — get hired at $55K–75K
8 Weeks • FREE via WIOAAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) prep — get hired at $55K–75K
8 Weeks • FREE via WIOAPython, ML fundamentals, deep learning & generative AI
10 Weeks • FREE via WIOAPython, JavaScript, databases — build real web apps
12 Weeks • FREE via WIOAWord, Excel, PowerPoint — MOS certification prep
6 Weeks • FREE via WIOACompTIA Security+ preparation
8 Weeks • FREE via WIOAData analysis, automation, and ML basics
10 Weeks • FREE via WIOAResume, LinkedIn, interview prep, job placement
2 Weeks • FreeEnglish language from beginner to intermediate
12 Weeks • Sliding ScaleUS citizenship exam preparation
10 Weeks • FreeBudgeting, saving, and financial planning
6 Weeks • FreeStart and grow your small business
8 Weeks • $50All programs available in English and Bangla
Five full career bootcamps for adults 18–35 — Microsoft Azure, AWS, AI & Machine Learning, full-stack software development, and office productivity. Pick the path that fits your goals.
Azure overview, global infrastructure (Regions, Availability Zones, Region Pairs), Azure Portal walkthrough, create your free Azure account. Hands-on lab: navigate the Azure Portal.
Azure Virtual Machines explained, VM sizes, Managed Images, pricing options (pay-as-you-go, Reserved, Spot). Lab: launch, connect to, and deallocate your first Azure VM.
Azure Blob Storage, containers and blobs, storage tiers (Hot/Cool/Archive), Managed Disks, Azure Files. Lab: host a static website on Azure Blob Storage.
Azure Virtual Network (VNet), subnets, NAT Gateway, Azure DNS, Azure CDN / Front Door, Load Balancer, autoscaling. Lab: build a VNet with a public subnet.
SQL vs NoSQL, Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Cache for Redis, backup and recovery basics. Lab: create an Azure SQL Database instance.
Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, principle of least privilege, MFA setup, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Key Vault. Lab: create Entra ID users, groups, and role assignments.
Pay-as-you-go pricing, Azure Free Account, Azure Cost Management + Budgets, Azure Pricing Calculator, support plans, billing alerts. Full timed practice exam.
Full AZ-900 exam simulation, exam-day strategy, certification booking (Pearson VUE), resume review, LinkedIn profile update, job search kickoff. Certificate ceremony.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Cloud Support Analyst, Jr. Cloud Engineer, IT Support Specialist
80% attendance + 75%+ on final practice exam
FREE (WIOA funded), exam voucher included
AWS overview, global infrastructure (Regions, Availability Zones), AWS Management Console walkthrough, create your AWS Free Tier account. Hands-on lab: navigate the AWS Console.
Amazon EC2 explained, instance types, AMIs, pricing options (On-Demand, Reserved, Spot). Lab: launch, connect to, and terminate your first EC2 instance.
Amazon S3, buckets and objects, storage classes (Standard/IA/Glacier), Amazon EBS, EFS. Lab: host a static website on Amazon S3.
Amazon VPC, subnets, NAT Gateway, Route 53 DNS, Amazon CloudFront, Elastic Load Balancing, Auto Scaling. Lab: build a VPC with a public subnet.
SQL vs NoSQL, Amazon RDS, Amazon DynamoDB, ElastiCache, backup and recovery basics. Lab: create an Amazon RDS database instance.
AWS IAM users, groups & roles, principle of least privilege, MFA setup, AWS Shield & GuardDuty basics, AWS Secrets Manager. Lab: create IAM users, groups, and role policies.
On-Demand pricing, AWS Free Tier, AWS Cost Explorer & Budgets, AWS Pricing Calculator, Support Plans, billing alerts. Full timed practice exam.
Full CLF-C02 exam simulation, exam-day strategy, certification booking (Pearson VUE), resume review, LinkedIn profile update, job search kickoff. Certificate ceremony.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)
Cloud Support Associate, Jr. Cloud Engineer, IT Support Specialist
80% attendance + 75%+ on final practice exam
FREE (WIOA funded), exam voucher included
What is AI and machine learning, Python for data (NumPy, Pandas), Jupyter notebooks. Lab: clean and explore a real-world dataset.
Supervised vs. unsupervised learning, regression, classification, scikit-learn. Lab: build and evaluate a classification model.
Neural networks explained, intro to TensorFlow/PyTorch, image classification basics. Lab: train a simple neural network.
How LLMs work, prompt engineering, using AI APIs (Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock), responsible & ethical AI use. Lab: build a simple AI-powered chatbot.
Deploying models with Azure AI and AWS SageMaker basics, pre-built AI service APIs (vision, speech, translation). Lab: deploy a model endpoint.
Build a full AI/ML project end-to-end, solo or in a small team. Code review, model evaluation, and documentation practices.
Polish GitHub/portfolio, technical interview prep, resume and LinkedIn review, job search kickoff. Certificate ceremony.
3i AI & Machine Learning Certificate + optional AWS Certified AI Practitioner or Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) exam voucher
AI/ML Support Analyst, Junior Data Analyst, AI Prompt Engineer (entry-level)
80% attendance + completed capstone project
FREE (WIOA funded)
Python syntax, variables, control flow, functions, and problem-solving. Git & GitHub version control basics. Lab: solve daily coding challenges, push first repo.
HTML5 structure, CSS3 styling, responsive design, Flexbox/Grid. Lab: build and deploy a personal portfolio page.
JavaScript fundamentals, DOM manipulation, events, intro to React components. Lab: build an interactive front-end app.
Server-side basics with Python (Flask) or Node.js/Express, building REST APIs, request/response cycle. Lab: build a working API.
SQL fundamentals, designing a schema, connecting an application to a database. Lab: connect your API to a real database.
User authentication basics, environment variables and secrets, deploying your app to the cloud (Azure App Service). Lab: deploy a live, working app.
Build a full-stack application end-to-end, solo or in a small team. Code review, debugging, and basic testing practices.
Polish GitHub profile and portfolio site, technical interview prep (whiteboard + behavioral), resume review, job search kickoff. Certificate ceremony.
3i Full-Stack Developer Certificate + optional Python Institute PCEP exam voucher
Junior Web Developer, Software Support Engineer
80% attendance + completed capstone project
FREE (WIOA funded)
Document creation and formatting, styles and templates, tables, mail merge. Lab: format a multi-page business document. MOS Word Associate exam prep.
Formulas and functions, formatting, charts, pivot tables, basic data analysis. Lab: build a budget tracker with pivot tables. MOS Excel Associate exam prep.
Presentation design, slide layouts, transitions; Outlook email management, calendar, and Microsoft Teams basics for the modern office.
Full practice exams for Word and Excel, exam booking (Certiport), resume and interview prep for office roles. Certificate ceremony.
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) — Word & Excel Associate
Administrative Assistant, Office Coordinator, Data Entry Specialist
80% attendance + 75%+ on final practice exam
FREE (WIOA funded), exam vouchers included
All five tracks available in English and Bangla — Cybersecurity and Data Analysis tracks also offered on request
Programs Available
5 to 65+ Years Old
Free or Low Cost
Languages (English + Bangla)
"Every child in our community deserves access to the education that can transform their life. Technology is the equalizer — and we're here to make sure every Bangladeshi-American family has it."— Abdul Mumin Foyez, Founder
Every student who completes a program receives an official 3i Community Foundation certificate — recognized in our community and valued by employers.
This certifies that
has successfully completed
8 Weeks · 48 Hours of Instruction · Hamtramck, Michigan
Abdul Mumin Foyez
Executive Director
Fill out the form and we will contact you within 48 hours with program details, schedule, and next steps.
Warren, Hamtramck & Online (Zoom)
Programs run Saturday mornings & weekday evenings
Classes available in English and Bangla
No prior experience needed
Your donation funds free programs for youth and families who need it most. Every dollar goes directly to our community.
Pays for 1 student's materials for a full program
Funds one week of community classes for 10 students
Sponsors a student's full 8-week tech bootcamp
Funds an entire certificate ceremony for 20 students
Tax-deductible after 501(c)(3) approval. Every contribution counts.
3i Community Foundation actively partners with other nonprofits, mosques, schools, and community groups across Michigan. If your organization serves the Bangladeshi-American, immigrant, or wider Michigan community, we'd love to explore working together.
Fiscal Sponsorship
Established 501(c)(3) partners can help sponsor our programs while our own IRS approval is pending
Referrals & Co-Enrollment
Refer your community members into our free tech, English, or career bootcamp programs — or co-host a joint program
Grants & Funding Partnerships
Team up on grant applications, WIOA funding, or shared workforce development initiatives
Have questions about programs, partnerships, or volunteering? We respond within 24 hours.
info@3icommunityfoundation.org
Warren, Michigan 48088
Programs in Hamtramck & Online
English · বাংলা (Bangla)