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Joining a hackathon is the first step for you to asses your interests in coding and see if the Resilient Coders Bootcamp Program would be a good fit for you. Ready to apply?
STEP 1: Fill out this form.
STEP 2: Register via Eventbrite to attend one of our Hackathon days (11/16 or 11/20).
Not sure yet? Feel free to reach out to recruiting@resilientcoders.org with any questions. We'd be happy to meet or jump on a call.
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What is Resilient Coders?
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.
Who can apply?
We are inviting people of color from low-income backgrounds between the ages of 18-30, with a high school diploma or equivalency. No prior technical experience necessary. Those admitted into the training program receive a bi-weekly stipend ($500).
Do I need to attend a hackathon to be considered?
Yes.
What is the Resilient Coders Hackathon?
The hackathon is the first step of the application process, it is an opportunity for you to assess your interest in coding, and explore whether Resilient Coders Training Bootcamp is for you. During this one-day program (10am-5pm), you'll learn some Web Development (coding) basics and explore how tech can be used to create change in your community.
What happens after the Hackathon?
A select number of participants will be invited to move on to the next step of the application process. Those admitted into the program will be part of the January-May 2020 cohort, with the long-term goal of being placed in a high-paid job as a software engineer.
When are the hackathons?
We have two hackathon days (10am-5pm), you can choose what day works best for you! Saturday, November, 16th and Wednesday, November, 20th. We only have a number of spaces available so make sure you grab your ticket fast!
Have more questions? Still unsure about spending the day with us?
Please feel free to reach out to recruiting@resilientcoders.org with any questions.
SPONSORS
These Hackathons are kindly sponsored by the Roxbury Innovation Center.
