- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Cohort Guest Speaker
ORGANIZATION: THE KNOWLEDGE HOUSE
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
3 people are interested
INTERESTED? APPLY HERE >> http://www.theknowledgehouse.org/volunteer/
Background: The Innovation Fellowship is designed to promote technology-based career opportunities for NYC residents in the areas of web development, data science, and design. The fellowships will serve New Yorkers from diverse backgrounds, some with little to no formal post-secondary education or tech experience, and turn them into entry-level programmers.
Opportunity: As a guest speaker you will talk to students for 45-60 minutes about:
- Your career trajectory
- Important skills and insights needed to succeed in the tech industry
- Your current role and responsibilities
- Discussing class topics and showing real-world examples
Additional Info: The Knowledge House will provide class curriculums and additional documents as needed to effectively assist students.
Ideal Background: We are looking for candidates with technical experience in Javascript and Python. However, candidates in non-technical roles such as design, sales, marketing, people operations, etc. can apply.
INTERESTED? APPLY HERE >> http://www.theknowledgehouse.org/volunteer/
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About THE KNOWLEDGE HOUSE
Location:
363 Rider Avenue, 3rd Floor, BRONX, NY 10451, US
Mission Statement
The Knowledge House empowers and sustains a talent pipeline of technologists, entrepreneurs, and digital leaders, who will uplift their communities out of poverty. We are a social change organization. We passionately believe that young people should be given the opportunity to succeed regardless of their financial circumstances or ethnic background. We educate, empower, and serve young people from low-income communities in New York, Atlanta, Newark, and Los Angeles with the technology and workplace skills needed to launch successful careers in the technology industry. Through our digital skills programs, The Knowledge House is transforming the tech industry by building an army of talented workers equipped with the latest skills needed in today’s economy.
Description
The Knowledge House was founded in 2014 to close the gaps in the education-to-employment pipeline by leading digital skills training in coding and design for underserved young people in the Bronx, ages 14-35. Co-founded by CEO Jerelyn Rodriguez, Bronx-native and daughter of Dominican immigrants, and CTO Joe Carrano, Brooklyn-native and son of Ecuadorian immigrants, The Knowledge House is committed to taking emerging technologists from underrepresented groups on a direct path to meaningful employment in the technology sector by providing free technical training and professional development services.
Headquartered in the South Bronx, The Knowledge House provides job training to youth and adults seeking careers in technology. We offer year-long fellowship programs to job seekers in New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Newark that provide entry-level skills for data engineering, web development, product design, and cyber security roles.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2021
SKILLS
- Web Design
- Software Engineering
- Software Development
- Python
- Graphic Design
- Database Administration
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Guest speaking opportunity will happen during class hours Mon - Thurs 5:30pm - 9pm (EST). As a guest speaker, you will talk to students for 45-60 minutes