Chicago Codes Graduation & Demo Day

Looking for smart, hungry web developers to join your team? You're invited to meet the graduates of Chicago Code's inaugural cohort during our first ever Demo Day/Graduation Ceremony!

The Chicago Codes program, co-sponsored by The Rockefeller Foundation, Facebook, and Microsoft, is an 11-week, completely free, Python-focused coding bootcamp for residents of under-served areas primarily on the South and West side of Chicago. Operated by Coding Dojo, graduates of the program will be ready for a variety of roles in the tech industry including junior web developer, software engineer, QA Tester, Application Analyst, etc.

Each Chicago Codes grad will give a brief presentation of his or her project, followed by an opportunity to get to know our students and experience their web applications hands-on. We will provide snacks and beverages. The event will be directly followed by our graduation Ceremony, something all are welcomed to stay for.

Is your organization planning to hire? This is a great opportunity for local companies to recruit local tech talent to support their growth, especially as tech moves beyond its own borders and becomes a bigger part of healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and beyond.

As a Chicago Codes employer partner, you not only have the chance to contribute to the life-changing mission of Chicago Codes, but also will help kick-start the careers of Chicago's next generation of Tech talent. As a Chicago Codes Employer Partner, here is what you can expect:

Entry-Level Developers produced by one of the topic bootcamp curricula in the country

Developers who can build from day-one, contributing to the team in a meaningful way

Hungry, passionate Developers looking for first opportunity in Programming

Developers from diverse backgrounds and professions, something needed in the workplace

Feature on Chicago Codes website and PR materials

This is a public event and we encourage anyone interested in hiring our students or working with us to come and join! The event is setup as follows:

2:00PM - 2:15PM - Meet and Greet

2:15PM - 3:30PM - Student Demos

3:30PM - 4:00PM - Closing Comments, Networking

4:00PM-5:00pm- Graduation Ceremony

Can't make it? Email dwoodard@codingdojo.com to find out how you can still get in touch with our graduates.