Apple's Developer Academy Faces Funding and Outcome Questions
Published: (December 29, 2025 at 08:50 AM EST)
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Source: MacRumors
Source: MacRumors
Program Overview
Apple’s costly Detroit‑based Developer Academy program relies heavily on taxpayer funding while delivering mixed job outcomes, according to WIRED.
The Apple Developer Academy in Detroit launched in 2021 in partnership with Michigan State University. The tuition‑free program offers a 10‑month co‑op experience that combines classroom instruction with real‑world project work, aiming to prepare students for careers in software development and related tech fields.