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THE KNOWLEDGE HOUSE

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 1 person is interested

INTERESTED? APPLY HERE >> http://www.theknowledgehouse.org/volunteer/


Background: Our classes run Monday - Thursday so we use Fridays to bring in industry professionals to give deeper perspectives on technical or career related topics. In the past we have held that covered resume reviews, hiring processes, imposter syndrome, and deep dives into technical lessons.

We are flexible with regard to scheduling the office hours. They tend to happen from 11am - 2pm for 60 min - 90 mins.

Opportunity: A group of volunteers have the chance to host a candid seminar or fireside chat with students from our Innovation Fellowship to talk about technical or career development topics.

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 and non-technical backgrounds who can share lessons, stories and experiences from their careers.


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

Our mission is to empower and sustain a talent pipeline of technologists, entrepreneurs, and digital leaders who will uplift their communities out of poverty.

Description

Our three-pronged approach consists of

  1. Developing young talent through our core program, the Innovation Fellowship, where 16-24-year-olds prepare for the 21st-century workforce through project-based learning and completing an apprenticeship at a local technology company.
  2. Mobilizing local professionals and entrepreneurs of color to raise digital awareness in their communities.
  3. Partnering with community-based organizations, education providers, and tech businesses to form a local eco-system leading community innovation and economic development.

At The Knowledge House, we teach:

  • Web development
  • Web design
  • Cross-platform app development
  • UX research/UI design
  • Basic graphic design skills
  • Entrepreneurship skills
  • Professional communication

Some of the programming languages we teach include:

  • HTML/CSS
  • Javascript (Node.js, React.js, Angular.js)
  • Python
  • Java
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Employment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

April 5, 2021

SKILLS

  • Web Design
  • Software Engineering
  • Software Development
  • Python
  • Graphic Design
  • Database Administration

GOOD FOR

  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 21
  • Every 2nd Friday of each month - September 2021. We are flexible with regard to scheduling the office hours. They tend to happen from 11am - 2pm for 60 min - 90 mins.

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