
What we're about
Hack for LA is the Los Angeles Code for America Brigade (http://brigade.codeforamerica.org/), a network of civic-minded technologists who contribute their skills toward using the web as a platform for local government and community service.
We bring together civic-minded volunteers to build digital products, programs and services with community partners and local government to address issues in our LA region.
Sign up for our monthly newsletter (https://www.hackforla.org/)for project updates and event announcements.
Join our public Slack workspace (https://www.hackforla.org/slack) to connect with project and Hack Night groups, see our jobs board, and for general discussions.
To get an idea of what we are all about, founder of Code for America, Jennifer Pahlka, talks at TED 2012 about her experiences and views on maintaining a better government through code. (http://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_pahlka_coding_a_better_government.html)
Upcoming events (4+)
We are volunteers coming together to make LA better for everyone!
We are a group of designers, developers, product managers, and non-technical community activists. We're both experts and learners, so you can flex your skills or learn new ones while giving back at the same time!
NEXT STEPS:
- Read WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS MEETUP
- Read FAQ
- RSVP here on meetup for this event & on Zoom Registration Link
- Read/Agree to our code of conduct: hackforla.org/conduct
WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS MEETUP:
Part 1
- What are Code for America and Hack for LA?
- What are the requirements for volunteers
- How do I benefit from joining Hack for LA?
- How do we operate and what tools do we use?
- How do I join the Community of Practice?
- Next Steps for new members
Part 2 (self paced with support)
- GitHub Sign up & 2FA Setup
- Code of Conduct review and agreement
- Access the Slack Workspace
- Find your public LinkedIn URL
- Fill out the Onboarding Form
- More GitHub Settings
- Slack Introduction
- Software Engineers self test for placement
- UX Researchers self test for placement
- Everyone else (Designers, Writers, DevOps, Data Scientists) placement
- Next steps
FAQ:
Q: This meetup seems quite long, can I do it in two sessions?
A: Yes, and during the meetup we will tell you how you can come back for part 2, if your schedule requires or you just want to think about being a member after you understand more.
Q: I heard this meeting was longer than 1.5 hours, is that true?
A: Depends; It can be as short as 1.5 hours and as long as 3. If you have no trouble following the instructions during the onboarding, it will be as short as 1.5 hours, if you need assistance, it will be up to 3 hours. But at 3 hours we end it no matter what.
Q: Does membership cost money?
A: No, we don't charge any membership fees or ask our members for money. Although there is a donation button on our website should you want to contribute, but its not a requirement or even mentioned any other place.
Q: Will I get matched with a project
A: Depends; some roles get matched during this meetup and some roles have to do self placement based on openings on teams.
Q: I heard you switched to a webinar model from an in person zoom meeting.
A: Yes, however, it's still very interactive. We use the first 40 minutes and several (secret) techniques to weed out the potential bombers. We did this because we were getting zoom bombed very hard. We tried every lock down setting that Zoom allows but the bombers were still disruptive. So we moved to the webinar model.
Q: I got kicked out of the session, now what?
A: Attend next week. We recommend you attend again and pay closer attention when we ask you for information. See the answer above (about zoom bombing) about why we can't be more accommodating.
Q: What is Hack for LA's GitHub?
A: github.com/hackforla
- Bonnie
- Meetup for events.Not T.
- Tim T.
- 89 attendees
We are volunteers coming together to make LA better for everyone!
We are a group of designers, developers, product managers, and non-technical community activists. We're both experts and learners, so you can flex your skills or learn new ones while giving back at the same time!
NEXT STEPS:
- Read WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS MEETUP
- Read FAQ
- RSVP here on meetup for this event & on Zoom
- Read/Agree to our code of conduct: hackforla.org/conduct
WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS MEETUP:
Part 1
- What are Code for America and Hack for LA?
- What are the requirements for volunteers
- How do I benefit from joining Hack for LA?
- How do we operate and what tools do we use?
- How do I join the Community of Practice?
- Next Steps for new members
Part 2 (self paced with support)
- GitHub Sign up & 2FA Setup
- Code of Conduct review and agreement
- Access the Slack Workspace
- Find your public LinkedIn URL
- Fill out the Onboarding Form
- More GitHub Settings
- Slack Introduction
- Software Engineers self test for placement
- UX Researchers self test for placement
- Everyone else (Designers, Writers, DevOps, Data Scientists) placement
- Next steps
FAQ:
Q: This meetup seems quite long, can I do it in two sessions?
A: Yes, and during the meetup we will tell you how you can come back for part 2, if your schedule requires or you just want to think about being a member after you understand more.
Q: I heard this meeting was longer than 1.5 hours, is that true?
A: Depends; It can be as short as 1.5 hours and as long as 3. If you have no trouble following the instructions during the onboarding, it will be as short as 1.5 hours, if you need assistance, it will be up to 3 hours. But at 3 hours we end it no matter what.
Q: Does membership cost money?
A: No, we don't charge any membership fees or ask our members for money. Although there is a donation button on our website should you want to contribute, but its not a requirement or even mentioned any other place.
Q: Will I get matched with a project
A: Depends; some roles get matched during this meetup and some roles have to do self placement based on openings on teams.
Q: I heard you switched to a webinar model from an in person zoom meeting.
A: Yes, however, it's still very interactive. We use the first 40 minutes and several (secret) techniques to weed out the potential bombers. We did this because we were getting zoom bombed very hard. We tried every lock down setting that Zoom allows but the bombers were still disruptive. So we moved to the webinar model.
Q: I got kicked out of the session, now what?
A: Attend next week. We recommend you attend again and pay closer attention when we ask you for information. See the answer above (about zoom bombing) about why we can't be more accommodating.
Q: What is Hack for LA's GitHub?
A: github.com/hackforla
- Bonnie
- Pedro
- Nga D.
- 4 attendees
We are volunteers coming together to make LA better for everyone!
We are a group of designers, developers, product managers, and non-technical community activists. We're both experts and learners, so you can flex your skills or learn new ones while giving back at the same time!
NEXT STEPS:
- Read WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS MEETUP
- Read FAQ
- RSVP here on meetup for this event & on [zoom link here]
- Read/Agree to our code of conduct: hackforla.org/conduct
WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS MEETUP:
Part 1
- What are Code for America and Hack for LA?
- What are the requirements for volunteers
- How do I benefit from joining Hack for LA?
- How do we operate and what tools do we use?
- How do I join the Community of Practice?
- Next Steps for new members
Part 2 (self paced with support)
- GitHub Sign up & 2FA Setup
- Code of Conduct review and agreement
- Access the Slack Workspace
- Find your public LinkedIn URL
- Fill out the Onboarding Form
- More GitHub Settings
- Slack Introduction
- Software Engineers self test for placement
- UX Researchers self test for placement
- Everyone else (Designers, Writers, DevOps, Data Scientists) placement
- Next steps
FAQ:
Q: This meetup seems quite long, can I do it in two sessions?
A: Yes, and during the meetup we will tell you how you can come back for part 2, if your schedule requires or you just want to think about being a member after you understand more.
Q: I heard this meeting was longer than 1.5 hours, is that true?
A: Depends; It can be as short as 1.5 hours and as long as 3. If you have no trouble following the instructions during the onboarding, it will be as short as 1.5 hours, if you need assistance, it will be up to 3 hours. But at 3 hours we end it no matter what.
Q: Does membership cost money?
A: No, we don't charge any membership fees or ask our members for money. Although there is a donation button on our website should you want to contribute, but its not a requirement or even mentioned any other place.
Q: Will I get matched with a project
A: Depends; some roles get matched during this meetup and some roles have to do self placement based on openings on teams.
Q: I heard you switched to a webinar model from an in person zoom meeting.
A: Yes, however, it's still very interactive. We use the first 40 minutes and several (secret) techniques to weed out the potential bombers. We did this because we were getting zoom bombed very hard. We tried every lock down setting that Zoom allows but the bombers were still disruptive. So we moved to the webinar model.
Q: I got kicked out of the session, now what?
A: Attend next week. We recommend you attend again and pay closer attention when we ask you for information. See the answer above (about zoom bombing) about why we can't be more accommodating.
Q: What is Hack for LA's GitHub?
A: github.com/hackforla
- Bonnie
- 1 attendee
We are volunteers coming together to make LA better for everyone!
We are a group of designers, developers, product managers, and non-technical community activists. We're both experts and learners, so you can flex your skills or learn new ones while giving back at the same time!
NEXT STEPS:
- Read WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS MEETUP
- Read FAQ
- RSVP here on meetup for this event & on Zoom
- Read/Agree to our code of conduct: hackforla.org/conduct
WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS MEETUP:
Part 1
- What are Code for America and Hack for LA?
- What are the requirements for volunteers
- How do I benefit from joining Hack for LA?
- How do we operate and what tools do we use?
- How do I join the Community of Practice?
- Next Steps for new members
Part 2 (self paced with support)
- GitHub Sign up & 2FA Setup
- Code of Conduct review and agreement
- Access the Slack Workspace
- Find your public LinkedIn URL
- Fill out the Onboarding Form
- More GitHub Settings
- Slack Introduction
- Software Engineers self test for placement
- UX Researchers self test for placement
- Everyone else (Designers, Writers, DevOps, Data Scientists) placement
- Next steps
FAQ:
Q: This meetup seems quite long, can I do it in two sessions?
A: Yes, and during the meetup we will tell you how you can come back for part 2, if your schedule requires or you just want to think about being a member after you understand more.
Q: I heard this meeting was longer than 1.5 hours, is that true?
A: Depends; It can be as short as 1.5 hours and as long as 3. If you have no trouble following the instructions during the onboarding, it will be as short as 1.5 hours, if you need assistance, it will be up to 3 hours. But at 3 hours we end it no matter what.
Q: Does membership cost money?
A: No, we don't charge any membership fees or ask our members for money. Although there is a donation button on our website should you want to contribute, but its not a requirement or even mentioned any other place.
Q: Will I get matched with a project
A: Depends; some roles get matched during this meetup and some roles have to do self placement based on openings on teams.
Q: I heard you switched to a webinar model from an in person zoom meeting.
A: Yes, however, it's still very interactive. We use the first 40 minutes and several (secret) techniques to weed out the potential bombers. We did this because we were getting zoom bombed very hard. We tried every lock down setting that Zoom allows but the bombers were still disruptive. So we moved to the webinar model.
Q: I got kicked out of the session, now what?
A: Attend next week. We recommend you attend again and pay closer attention when we ask you for information. See the answer above (about zoom bombing) about why we can't be more accommodating.
Q: What is Hack for LA's GitHub?
A: github.com/hackforla
- Bonnie
- Kunal C.
- 2 attendees
Past events (551)
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- Adrian A.
- Aiman
- 99 attendees