Hackathon: Technology vs Life - Sign Up for Volunteers

Technology vs Life

Offcourse, Experimental Civics and Optimus Acorrro are hosting their very first hackathon "Technology vs Life" in the tech hub 42workspace in Rotterdam from the 21st to 23rd of September 2018. 

What is the problem we'd like to tackle?

This hackathon addresses the shortcomings of talent in 21st Century Skills on the current job market. Many people blame technology for the increase of unemployment, which could be true but is this generally the case? We believe that technology and it's developments are rather the solution to the shortcomings on the job market than the cause of it. Want to know more about the hackathon, read here. 

How can you contribute through participating?

We would like to contribute to decreasing the gap between the high demand for 21st Century Skills and not enough skilled talent from an individual, organisational and local perspective. 
Accordingly we have created 3 challenges for the hackers to create a possible solution to decrease the gap. See our website, where we explain the challenges and possible solutions.

In order to make this event possible, we need a team that runs the hackathon. You, are next to the hackers the other half of the hackathon that makes it happen! This is your chance to contribute to the contribution! :) 

Who is our ideal participant?

Everyone! You'll be working in a team and would have an individual task that you're responsible for. 
All sorts of skills on all kinds of levels come handy. Hence, we are open to anyone that showcases one or more of the following skills: 

* enthusiastic about solving problems
* curious about 21st Century Skills
* experience working in a team
* experience working individually
* experience working on a project 
* creative in any way
* proactive
* willing to take responsibility 
* looking for (international) experience
* FT available 21st to 23rd of September 2018

What could be your role? 

* responsible for the vendor/ catering (no, not cooking but making sure that there's enough and it comes on time)
* check-in the participants, guests, speakers etc.
* making sure that the mentors, challenge lead and hackers are happy
* primary communicatiosn between the participans and guests
* event logistics, timing and scheduel 
* make sure all the technical tools are present and working (no electricity, no hackathon)
* make sure everyone finds their way in the building
* make sure that everything runs according to the schedule (speakers, presentations, etc.)

How to secure your spot? 

It is very easy! :) Sign Up! NOW to secure your spot. There are limited spots available!

After you have signed in, we will contact you for more information about you and your skills. Also, we will provide you with more information about the event. In case you have questions about the event or participation beforehand, please do not to hesitate to contact us via contact@offcourse.io. 

**No experience because you're young and just "learning how to fly"? No worries, contact us via contact@offcourse.io and we'll see how can we tackle this. 

What are the perks of participation?

* like-minded people
* your societal input
* personal challenge
* team challenge
* discover and/ or develop new skills
* 3 days of FUN!

Do you see yourself already running around, meeting new people, creating memories and gaining experience? We do! Sign Up! and make friends for life. 

If you have any questions, please contact us via contact@offcourse.io

We can't wait to meet you! :)

Cheers, 
Team Offcourse x Experimental Civics x Optimus Acorro

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