What we’re about
We're a grassroots community that empowers both aspiring and experienced tech professionals from underrepresented groups to learn and teach together. We're building a more diverse, tight-knit tech community across Los Angeles (and online), one neighborhood at a time!
- Join our chatroom on Discord (soon to become our primary chatroom!): https://discord.gg/3FKefe5kdM
Stuff we do at Learn Teach Code:
• Learn programming fundamentals through a variety of languages and platforms together in small groups or pair programming both in person and online.
• Workshops -- build something tangible and learn new skills in our structured group classes!
• Co-working and casual learning -- work on your own projects independently while enjoying the company of like-minded people.
• Discussion groups, especially for language-agnostic topics. (Maybe even a book club?)
• Project show-and-tell -- get feedback, generate ideas, or just show off your mad skillz!
• And other random, fun activities like geeky movie nights and joint events with other meetups!
Join us for small group discussions with our volunteer mentors from across the tech industry, who are here to answer your tech career questions! Total beginners are especially welcome. :)
I'm thinking of making this more like a quarterly event (instead of monthly like it mostly used to be), so let me know what you think about the slower schedule!
NOTE: This means that this October event might be the last one of the year, and we'll start again early 2025.
Agenda:
See list of mentors and topics here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i7CbFixE5gneL4mg3Ra6ohqL1FeD8B2ruw8xBJfcVdc/
- 6pm: Mentors will introduce themselves; community announcements.
- 6:15pm: Talk with mentors in small groups (feel free to hop between breakout rooms)
- 7:30pm: Wrap up
Sign up here to volunteer for our next event:
https://forms.gle/6JXY7GY4onnhi2zT7
We need volunteers for the following roles:
- Mentors to lead informal discussion groups and share their experiences in tech (all roles, backgrounds and experience levels welcome!)
- "Backup" mentors to help out in conversations without leading a discussion group just yet
Before you join the event:
- A free Zoom account is required to join the event, so be sure to log into Zoom beforehand. (This reduces the chance of Zoom bombers.)
- Please make sure you have Zoom version 5.3.0 or higher and please join via the Zoom Desktop client to be able use the self-select breakout rooms feature.
- You'll get the most out of this event if you come prepared with questions to ask! (Anything from career advice, comparing programming languages, etc.)
Code of Conduct:
By participating in our event, all attendees and mentors agree to follow the Code of Conduct below. Thank you!
https://learnteachcode.org/code-of-conduct.html
Please report any inappropriate behavior to one of our organizers via Zoom chat during the event if needed, or email liz@learnteachcode.com to report concerns at any time.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Tech and AI Sunday Conversations Koreatown Discussion Group LAMEMORYLOOK COFFEE & FLAGSHIP STORE, Los Angeles, CA
Let’s talk about the passing software engineering interview. We're here to discuss what we're learning, share project ideas, and make new friends.
This is a casual hangout, so there are no formal lesson plans or teachers, but we're all here to help one another. Beginners are always welcome!
Let us know in the comments below what you're learning or working on, if you'd like to share.
What to bring:
- (Optional) Your laptop, pen/paper, or whatever you need to study
- Money to purchase a snack or drink, as a gratitude to the coffee shop for letting us use their space and wifi. This ensures we'll be welcomed back again in the future!
- Your curiosity and your excitement for learning, teaching, and coding with new friends!
Agenda:
- 11:00 am - Get coffee, group introductions
- Feel free to drop in and out any time
- 1:00 pm - Wrap up
Parking / venue info:
There’s free parking at the venue and street parking is available around the area. Parking meters don’t require payment on Sunday.
Memory Look YelpJoin the Learn Teach Code Discord server:
https://discord.gg/uS8eHD6Our Code of Conduct:
https://learnteachcode.org/code-of-conduct - Building AI Products and ServicesCafe Loft, Los Angeles, CA
Whether you are a technology professional or an entrepreneur in artificial intelligence (AI), this meetup will help you connect with like-minded people. We will discuss AI's design principles and applications across various industries. The goal is for you to create an AI-based product proposal to help you with your job or start a new career if you are looking for a change. We chat about the multiple stages involved in designing AI-based products and the fundamentals of the machine and deep learning algorithms, and you can apply the insights to solve practical problems.
We are outside on the back patio. There are heat lamps. Please dress accordingly.
What to bring:
• You are required to make a purchase at this establishment. Please be supportive. Think of it as gratitude to the restaurant for letting us use their space and wifi. This ensures we'll be welcomed.• Your laptop and charger (or you can always share with someone else and do some pair programming)
• Any books, pen/paper, whiteboards, or whatever you need to study
• Your curiosity and your excitement for learning, teaching, and coding with new friends!
Agenda:
• 6:30 pm - Pre-meetup: Socialize and get food/drinks
• 7:00 pm - Start learning and building things
• 8:50 pm - Wrap upVenue / Parking:
Cafe Loft
https://www.yelp.com/biz/loft-cafe-los-angeles-2
3882 W 6th St Los Angeles, CA 90020Residential Street, Valet Parking
We highly recommend public transportation since finding street parking isn't easy in Koreatown.
Join our community Discord group to keep in touch and get more coding help:
https://discord.gg/bdg5fPD2Code of Conduct:
https://learnteachcode.org/code-of-conduct - Burbank Code and Coffee MeetupStarbucks, Burbank, CA
Join our weekly Tuesday meetup to work on projects, learn and socialize together! This is a casual hangout, so there are no formal lesson plans or teachers, but we're all here to help one another. Beginners are always welcome!
====================What to bring:
• Your laptop and charger
• Any books, pen/paper, whiteboards, or whatever you need to study
• Money to purchase a snack or drink, as a gratitude to the coffee shop for letting us use their space and wifi. This ensures we'll be welcomed back again in the future!
• Your curiosity and your excitement for learning, teaching, and coding with new friends!
====================Agenda:
• 6:00 pm - Pre-meetup: Socialize and get food/drinks
• 6:30 pm - Start learning and building things
• 9:00pm - Wrap up - Expanded Starbucks Hours====================Parking / venue info:
STARBUCKS: 1520 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91506
PARKING: STREET OR STARBUCKS LOT=======================================
- We are leaving Slack behind so ..
- Join our Discord server used by some of our study groups: https://discord.gg/uS8eHD6
*** Want to get more involved? We always need more help! You can help with or host a study group, provide mentorship, or volunteer for other fun stuff. Let us know on Slack or in person!
Code of Conduct:
https://learnteachcode.org/code-of-conduct
