ATL Launch Party!

384 Northyards Boulevard Northwest,Atlanta GA 30313

05 August, 2021

Description

Ada is coming to Atlanta! Are you interested in finally making the pivot to a career in tech? Now’s your chance. Come check out what Ada has to offer at our ATL Launch Party! Ada Developers Academy is a non-profit, cost-free coding school for women and gender-expansive adults. We prioritize serving Black, Latine, Indigenous Americans, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander, LGBTQIA+, and low-income people. Join us for the evening to get to know the Ada community, program model, and how you can get started in tech. We can’t wait to see you there! Evening ProgramCorporate Partner Roundtable 5pm-6pm Community Partner Roundtable 5pm-6pm Admissions Information Session 5pm-6pm Happy Hour and Kick-Off Party 6pm-8pm Breakout sessions to checkout during the Happy Hour: Mock Teach-In: 6:15pm-6:45pmAdmissions Q&A: 7:00pm-7:30pmAdies Panel: 7:30pm-8:00pmBreakout SessionsMock Teach-In: Get a glimpse of what it feels like to be in an Ada classroom. Learn about the classroom format, coding fundamentals, how lessons are structured, and dive into the social justice curriculum. This session will help you imagine the day-to-day flow on campus. Admissions Q&A: An extra half hour of your questions answered by our Admissions team. Learn the ins and outs of how to get started, what you need to prep for the application, how to be remote or in-class, and more! There’s no place like in-person to get all your answers. Adies Panel: Current students in the program give you a behind-the-scenes look into what it means to be an Adie. How to battle imposter syndrome, collaborating on projects, the vibe of the instructors, time management strategies, and more. Start building your network now and connect with folks who started at an info session just like you. Good drinks, great folks, and an action-packed list on how to get started. Register today for this FREE event! Ada Developers Academy is a non-profit, tuition-free, intensive software developer training program for women and gender diverse folks. It combines six months of classroom instruction in cutting edge web technologies with a five-month internship in local Seattle tech companies and remote opportunities. They focus on serving low-income people, underrepresented minorities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Ada advocates for and supports its students, alums, and partners to build healthy, equitable environments and a more inclusive tech industry.