launchcode - kc coalition for digital inclusion - mar 4, 2016
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What is LaunchCode?
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“LaunchCode has established a national model for accelerated technology employment and on-the-job training, and I am glad they are opening an office in Kansas City.”
Mayor Sly James
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It is working
350+ apprenticeship
placementsin 2 years
308% increase in salary over pre-apprenticeship income
90% become full-time employees
$50K avg. salary
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Kansas City businesses are onboard
40 employer partners in 8 weeks!
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Who do we need? (Ready now)
90-dayApprenticeship Employment
Coders, regardless
of educational background
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Who do we need? (Not yet ready)
90-dayApprenticeship Employment
Would-becoders
90-dayApprenticeship Employment
FreeCS50xclass
Coders, regardless
of educational background
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Target CS50x audience
Anyone motivated to change
their lives by learning the skills
to succeed in tech.
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Two events coming: help needed
Launch Your Career DayUnion Station
Sat., March 12th
Noon – 5:00LaunchYourCareerDay.com
CS50xUMKC
April 13-Aug 17Mon. & Wed. Evenings
LaunchCode.org/CS50x
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CS50x structure
• 16-Weeks
• Mondays & Wednesdays
Mondays: 7:30-10:00pm
Wednesdays: 6:00-9:30pm
• April 13th thru August 17th
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www.LaunchCode.org/KC
LaunchYourCareerDay.com
www.LaunchCode.org/CS50x
@Launch_Code