Resilient Coders Summer Bootcamp Hackathon

Resilient Coders is gearing up for the next Summer Bootcamp program!  Resilient Coders trains people of color from Boston’s low-income communities for high growth careers as software engineers, and connects them with employment opportunities.  What is the Resilient Coders Hackathon?This is an opportunity for you to assess your interest in coding, and explore whether Resilient Coders' 14-week Bootcamp is for you. During this one-day program, you'll learn some Web Development (coding) basics and explore how tech can be used to create change in your community. A select number of participants will be invited to apply to the Bootcamp (May-August), with the long term goal of placing participants in a high-paid job as a software engineer. Who can attend the Bootcamp?  We are inviting people ages 18 to 30, with a high school diploma or its equivalency. No prior technical experience necessary. Those admitted into the program receive a bi-weekly stipend is provided ($500).  Ready to apply?  STEP 1: Fill out this form STEP 2: Register for one of our Hackathon dates:  Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 from 10 am until 5pm at the Roxbury Innovation Center Or  Saturday, April 13th, 2019 from 10 am until 5 pm at the Google offices, 355 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02142 Have more questions?  Please feel free to reach out to info@resilientcoders.org. You are also welcome to join our Information Session on April 2nd, 2019 at 4:00 PM at 50 Milk Street, 17th floor. We'd be happy to speak with you about our program and see if this would be a good fit for you.  The hackathons are kindly sponsored by the Roxbury Innovation Center and Google.