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VetsinTech SF by DraftKings Web Dev Training
3 Feb 20 @ 6:30 PM - 27 Feb 20 @ 8:30 PM PST
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!
This is a 4-week course with classes every Monday thru Thursday evening from Feb 3 – Feb 27 / Mon-Th 630pm – 830pm. Training will be conducted at Galvanize in San Francisco. – 4 nights per week – 2hrs each night. *No Class on Presidents Day
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
» Host a website on a server
» 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. SPACE IS LIMITED.
Registration Instructions
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Register here on Eventbrite and Schedule an admissions interview
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Verify your Eligibility status here.
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Submit Resume online to VetsinTech
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Print and Sign Commitment Letter
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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:
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CSS Frameworks
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JavaScript DOM
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AJAX
Structure
8 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 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Week 1: Feb 3, 4, 5, 6
Week 2: Feb 10, 11, 12, 13
Week 3: Feb 18, 19, 20 *No Class on President’s Day
Week 4: Feb 24, 25, 26, 27
There will be a social and graduation ceremony on Thursday, Feb 27. Employers, Friends Family welcome.