Hoist Halifax (Teen Tech Workshop - January Meetup)

What is Hoist?

Hoist is a tech club for teens interested in coding, design or entrepreneurship. If you’re between the ages of 12-19 and have an interest in startups, tech or coding, then come check it out! Don't forget to bring your laptop and charger. If you do not own a laptop we have a limited number available for use! Hoist is normally held on the third Saturday of every month.

January Topic: Introducing Databases

Presenter: Andrew Burke

Andrew Burke is a Halifax- based freelance software developer and occasional entrepreneur. He has been messing with computers since the 1980s.

(Andrew at the age of our HOIST particpants)

What Happens at Hoist?

Learn
Learn from experts in the business. The first half-hour will be a lesson from a pro on the topic of the day – App basics, coding (android/ios?) etc.

Lunch
Have some free pizza with your new friends.

Hack
Build or design something, apply what you just learned…it’s a mini hackathon. Work in a group or on your own to create the next big product or service!

Discuss
Reflect and discuss the day…what did you find challenging or exciting? Chill out and talk to your new pals about what you created!

If you're unable to attend an event please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our events team to better prepare for every event.