<![CDATA[The rapid advancement of digital technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) requires students to develop programming skills, computational thinking, and digital literacy to meet the demands of the twenty-first century. However, programming instruction at the secondary school level remains predominantly theoretical, providing limited opportunities for hands-on practice and AI literacy development. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Coding for Change training program in improving programming skills and Artificial Intelligence literacy among students at SMA Negeri 1 Nalumsari Jepara. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed in this study. Data were collected through classroom observations, documentation, and participants’ reflections throughout the training activities. Data analysis followed the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the implementation of learning by doing and Project-Based Learning effectively improved students’ understanding of fundamental Python programming concepts, their ability to complete simple programming projects, and their awareness of Artificial Intelligence applications in creative activities. Participants demonstrated high engagement during the training and successfully implemented programming concepts through Google Colab and AI-assisted design using Canva AI. Furthermore, integrating programming instruction with AI literacy created a more contextual learning experience, enhanced students’ learning motivation, strengthened computational thinking skills, and improved their readiness to face digital transformation. This study contributes to the development of project-based Informatics learning models aligned with twenty-first-century competencies and provides an alternative framework for community engagement programs aimed at strengthening students’ digital competencies.]]>
