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2023 Code-A-Thon Mentors
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This is our eighth annual Code-A-Thon taking place on January 27- 29th, 2023. Competing in diverse teams, students work to explore global issues and create a functional website that offers a solution to society. This weekend is not just about learning to code, it is about learning to work in teams, solve complex problems, cross-collaborate, synthesize information, and most importantly meet new friends and have fun learning. The program is about getting students out of their comfort zones to learn 21st-century workforce skills.
What will be expected of me as a mentor volunteer?
As a mentor volunteer, you will be expected to support and guide the students during the program when they need help. Code-A-Thon is a 48-hour weekend event, mentors must be available to support a group of 3-4 students as needed, ages 13-18. Also, Mentors are encouraged to attend the following team-building sessions along with students: Monday, January 23rd, 2023, 7-8:30 PM & Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, 7-8:30 PM. There will also be mentor training prior to the event.
Do I have to have coding skills to volunteer?
No, coding skills are not required, but certainly are a plus if you have them. Either way, you will learn through participating with the students. The most important skill or requirement is the desire to help students learn and motivate them to be successful. You will come away with new skills such as learning to code and organizational skills that you can apply in the workforce. Our program incorporates a variety of team-building activities that support our goal to engage students to work collaboratively. The result is that by volunteering you will benefit from the experience and come away with valuable skills.
The program will be held virtually, on Microsoft Teams. Each volunteer will receive a Microsoft account for the duration of the program along with basic training to follow along with the students.
To learn more about the program please visit our website at https://www.we-connect-the-dots.org/2023-codeathon.
If you are interested, submit your interest, we'd love to have you as a mentor!
Watch a video from the 2022 Code-A-Thon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDnoTKrVkms&feature=share
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About We Connect The Dots
Location:
303 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, NY 11717, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to inspire and educate students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) careers. Through a collaboration with the community, education, government and the technology industry, WCTD provides awareness and education of the 21st Century workforce skills, as well as the opportunities available to students embracing STEAM careers. Impacting students at a local, national and global level, our programs create a hunger for learning that empowers students to find their own paths to success.
Description
The skills needed to succeed in todays complicated work environments challenge employers to find the resources with the right skills to be successful. We Connect The Dots will provide the necessary work skills needed for students to build strong careers in STEAM roles. By engaging in a partnership with communities, industry leaders, students and teachers, we will reduce the number of jobs that are filled by students outside the US. Creating a greater awareness to parents and students of the career possibilities and the skills necessary to succeed. Through an accelerated program and project based learning students will gain the experience that matches todays real world careers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
December 27, 2022
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Basic Computer Skills
- Organization
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Mentors must be available for the entire duration of the program to assist a team of four students from January 27th-29th. This includes Friday from 4:30-10 SAT 8-10 and SUN 8-4:30/5:00 PM
- All times are in Eastern Time Zone.