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VetsinTech Front End Web Development in Las Vegas, NV by DraftKings
29 Jun 20 @ 5:30 PM - 9 Jul 20 @ 9:30 PM PDT
FreeCalling all veterans interested in learning web development. VetsinTech is excited to offer FULL SCHOLARSHIPS for Front End Web Development training exclusively for veterans – sponsored by DraftKings! This course is valued at $3000 per person!
This is a 2-week course with classes every Monday thru Thursday evening from June 29 – July 9 / Mon-Th 5:30pm – 9:30pm. Training will be conducted at the IIC@Vegas #2 in 833 Las Vegas Boulevard North Las Vegas. – 4 nights per week – 4hrs each night and Reception to conclude the class sponsored by DraftKings.
Some web familiarization helpful, but not required. You will learn the basics of programming by building visual and interactive components of a website. More specifically you will get hands on experience creating the structural foundation (HTML), styling (CSS), and inserting logic to control the behavior (JavaScript) of your own website. Upon completion, you will be able to:
» Explain how the web works
» Create the structure and style of a website using HTML & CSS
» Apply interactivity to a site using programming fundamentals in JavaScript
» Know the basic technical vocabulary to communicate effectively with front-end web developers
This course is offered exclusively to currently serving military, a veteran or a spouse of either.
Registration Instructions
- Register here on Eventbrite and Schedule an admissions interview
- Verify your Eligibility status here.
- Submit Resume online to VetsinTech
- Print and Sign Commitment Letter
- Set up Systems once invited to Learn and Slack and send back commitment letter via Slack message
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This course was created to give veterans and spouses access the tech ecosystem through hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, and Javascript while also offering career services and networking with employers for jobs in tech. It is geared to those that have little experience with programming, JavaScript, in particular, providing the foundation to apply skills to various applications, as well as the knowledge to successfully enter careers that require a foundational knowledge in the visual and interactive components of a website.
What You’ll Learn:
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Coding Languages & Overview
- Structure
- Fundamentals
- Command Line
- Git & Github
- HTML
- CSS
- Javascript
Supplemental Online resources for:
- CSS Frameworks
- JavaScript DOM
- AJAX
Structure
- 16 hours in class/ 4 additional hours of project time per week.
Career Services
- Resume and Networking Tips
Tuition & Fees
For this course, candidates must have proof of veteran status and enroll through VetsinTech. Aside from the $10 registration fee, there is no cost to students for this course. *Registration Fee waived for those in need and that can be arranged by contacting the admissions team.
Schedule:
M,T,W,Th evenings 5:30pm – 9:30pm
- Week 1: June 29, 30, July 1, 2
- Week 2: July 6, 7, 8, 9
There will be a social and graduation ceremony where all students will present their website projects on the last day of class. Employers, Friends Family welcome.