Our Programs
Empowering Military Families Through Innovation, Skills & Opportunity
At Beyond Barracks, we deliver high-impact programs designed to equip military families with the tools, skills, and platforms they need to thrive—within and beyond the barracks. Each program responds to real challenges and opportunities, driving long-term economic empowerment and community transformation.
Barracks Code
Digital Skills for the Next Generation
A tech empowerment initiative for youths in military communities. Barracks Code offers hands-on training in coding, digital design, data analytics, and more—equipping young people (ages 15–30) with future-ready skills for jobs and entrepreneurship in the digital economy.
Key Features:
Coding & Web Development Bootcamps
Digital Marketing & Design Workshops
Mentorship & Peer Learning
Community Tech Projects
Barracks Innovation Challenge
Empowering Young Minds for a Sustainable Future
A platform for young innovators from the barracks to develop tech-driven solutions to real-world problems. Participants receive training, mentorship, and funding to prototype ideas that address challenges in health, education, security, and agriculture.
Program Highlights:
Design Thinking & Business Modeling Bootcamp
Pitch Day & Awards
Post-Challenge Incubation
Barracks Education Support Initiative (BESI)
Free JAMB Tutorials & Scholarships
Designed to bridge the education gap for children of military families, BESI offers free JAMB tutorials, exam preparation support, and scholarship opportunities to help students gain university admission and pursue academic excellence.
Core Offerings:
Weekly JAMB Classes
Mock Exams & Study Materials
Merit & Needs-Based Scholarships
Mentorship from Alumni & Educators
TEDx Barracks
Empowering Young Minds for a Sustainable Future
A platform for young innovators from the barracks to develop tech-driven solutions to real-world problems. Participants receive training, mentorship, and funding to prototype ideas that address challenges in health, education, security, and agriculture.
Key Themes:
From Barracks to Boardrooms
Securing the Future: Innovation & Security Dialogue
Beyond Barracks Trade Fair
Showcasing Enterprise, Empowering Communities
An enterprise platform that promotes businesses operated by military spouses, veterans, and dependents. The Trade Fair connects entrepreneurs to new markets, training, and networks to grow their businesses.
Event Features:
Vendor Exhibitions
Business Clinics & Training
Product Launches & Live Demos
Networking with Investors & Partners
Training & Mentorship Programs
Building Skills for Sustainable Livelihoods
These programs equip participants with practical skills in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, vocational trades, and financial literacy. We also provide access to mentors, coaches, and startup advisors.
Training Tracks Include:
Business Ideation & Planning
Financial Literacy & Capital Access
Digital Marketing & E-commerce
Vocational Skills (e.g. Tailoring, ICT, Catering)
Beyond Barracks Research & Advocacy Program (BBRAP)
Strengthening Communities Through Data & Policy
BBRAP conducts research, gathers community insights, and advocates for inclusive policies that support the welfare and economic empowerment of military families.
Focus Areas:
Socio-Economic Assessments of Barracks Life
Policy Dialogues & Stakeholder Roundtables
Public Campaigns & Storytelling
Annual Reports & Advocacy Tools
Partners with Us
We collaborate with military institutions, private sector organizations, and NGOs to drive change. Join us as a sponsor, mentor, or volunteer.
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