july 28, 2016 - refugees on railscurriculum the firehose project 15 week world-class coding...
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July 28, 2016
Agenda
Introduction to Refugees on Rails
Students project presentation
Become part of the project
Networking & pizza
Concert (!!)
The Project
● teach refugees software development skills● provide them with a network of mentors and
professionals● help them find jobs in the industry
Mission
Who are we?
Refugees on Rails MunichMunich chapter of Refugees on Rails Berlinmore infomation at refugeesonrails.org andmunich.refugeesonrails.orgeffort expanding to cities across Germany and Europe
the team[! insert team picture !]
help students (refugees) acquire coding skillsso they can find a job in the tech industry
supply more than tech expertiseteach practises & attitude
build a networkof students, volunteers, companies, organizations
ultimatelyintegrate refugees into the workplace, and into the society
What's our plan?
The Course
Program schedule
weeklylive instruction workshops with students and mentors in one space
during the weekstudents work on their own or in small groups; mentors available remotely
every 3 monthshackathon/demo day
on demand and by availabilitytech talks
Curriculum
the FireHose project15 week world-class coding bootcamp, focusing on real world skills
2 weeks intro/prep: HTML/CSS/ruby basics13 weeks Ruby on Rails with real applications, algorithms, and TDD
how is it going to be used? students work at their own pace in groups with the help of the mentors
Volunteers
Ways you can help
Become a volunteerhelp students develop their skills; help with organization
Offer a space for teachingspace to set up the course classes and events
Join our supporting networkcontacts, introductions, internships
Otherslaptop donations
Volunteer Descriptions
MentorTeaching /preparing a class, helping students with their final projects, etc
SuperheroGeneral help and support
OtherPhotographer, Designer, HR, Social Media Expert, ect
Students
Course requirements
A good Englishfollowing the class and being able to communicate
Basic computer skillswrite and open e-mails, surf the internet
Interestmotivation to learn
Next steps
Find students for the next workshop in September
Expand network of volunteers
Get more laptop donations
Get in touch
volunteer signup formhttp://tinyurl.com/rormuc-volunteer
student signup formhttp://tinyurl.com/rormuc-student-application
Q&A