Ruby, a programming language admired for its human-focused design, is at the center of a new educational initiative developed in collaboration with Udacity, offering three Nanodegree programs. The first course, Beginning Ruby, is currently open for enrollment, with Ruby on Rails and Senior Ruby on Rails scheduled for release in 2016. These programs, featuring insights from GitHub Ruby experts such as Jesse Toth and John Britton, are designed to bridge the talent gap by equipping aspiring developers with essential skills. Students typically dedicate 10-15 hours weekly, completing a Nanodegree in 4-9 months, and the cost is $200 per month, with the potential for a 50% refund upon graduation.