16-week paid immersive technology and leadership training for young adults teaching JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C#, and SQL, with project-based learning, networking, career preparation, and placement support. Graduates enter a 20-month residency offering professional/social support, laptops, leadership events, and college enrollment assistance. Program requires age 18+, GED/HS diploma (no bachelors), financial need, full attendance 8AM-8PM M-F for 16 weeks, and no prior coding bootcamp attendance.
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Who are we?:
i.c.stars |* is an immersive, technology-based leadership training program for promising young adults.
The basics:
Participants in the program start as *Interns. As an i.c.stars |* Intern, you participate in a 16-week paid training program, which includes:
- project-based learning to build leadership skills and emotional intelligence
- core technical skills training in coding: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C#, and SQL
- Networking opportunities with Executives and Professionals in the IT field
- Career preparation and placement assistance
Upon completing the 16-weeks, *Interns graduate to become *Residents. Residency includes:
- 20 months of professional and social service support
- Access to laptops and software
- Business and Leadership Development events
- College Enrollment Assistance
Our minimum requirements:
- Minimum age 18 or older
- Demonstrate financial need
- GED recipient or High School graduate (Bachelor degree candidates are not eligible, some college accepted)
- Have never attended a coding bootcamp in the past
- Available to attend training from 8AM–8PM, Monday–Friday for 16 weeks
- 6 months previous full-time work experience preferred
- Agree to a strict 'On Time, No Absence' policy
i.c.stars Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
750 N Orleans St, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
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